Micrablepharus maximiliani is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to South America.
Etymology The specific name, maximiliani, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.
Description Dorsally, Micrablepharus maximiliani has a brass-colored head and body, and a bright blue tail. Each front foot has only four digits, lacking a "thumb".
Geographic distribution Micrablepharus maximiliani is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.
Habitat The preferred natural habitats of Micrablepharus maximiliani are forest and savanna.
References
Further reading (Micrablepharus, new genus, p. 217; M. glaucurus, new species, p. 218). (in German and Latin). xiii + 497 pp. + Plates I–XXIV. (Micrablepharus maximiliani, pp. 426–427).
(Gymnophthalmus maximiliani, new species, pp. 211–214 + Plate V, figures 6a–6g). (in Danish).