Leiosauridae
Leiosauridae is a family of iguanian lizards containing six genera and 34 species. The family is endemic to Central America and South America.
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| Diplolaemus bibronii | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Leiosauridae Frost, Etheridge, Janies, & Titus, 2001 |
Genera
The family Leiosauridae contains the following genera:[1]
| Genus | Image | Type species | Taxon author | Common name | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anisolepis | A. undulatus (Wiegmann, 1834) | Boulenger, 1885 | Tree lizards | 3 | |
| Diplolaemus |  D. darwinii |
D. darwinii Bell, 1843 | Bell, 1843 | Patagonian lizards | 4 |
| Enyalius |  E. catenatus |
E. catenatus (Wied, 1821) | Wagler, 1830 | Fathead anoles | 11 |
| Leiosaurus |  L. bellii |
L. bellii Duméril & Bibron, 1837 | Duméril & Bibron, 1837 | Smooth iguanas | 4 |
| Pristidactylus |  P. achalensis |
P. fasciatus (d'Orbigny & Bibron, 1837) | Fitzinger, 1843 | Big-headed iguanas | 10 |
| Urostrophus | U. vautieri Duméril & Bibron, 1837 | Duméril & Bibron, 1837 | Steppe iguanas | 2 |
References
- "Leiosauridae". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
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Further reading
- Frost, Darrel R.; Etheridge, Richard; Janies, Daniel; Titus, Tom A. (2001). "Total Evidence, Sequence Alignment, Evolution of Polychrotid Lizards, and a Reclassification of the Iguania (Squamata: Iguania)". American Museum Novitates (3343): 1-38. (Leiosauridae, new family, p. 12).
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