The four-toed amapasaurus (Amapasaurus tetradactylus) is a lizard that was discovered in 1970 by Osvaldo Rodrigues da Cunha. It is the only species in the genus Amapasaurus.
Geographic range This species is found in Brazil and Guyana.
Description It has small atrophied legs. It is very similar to the genus Leposoma, except for the number of fingers. Amapasaurus tetradactylus has four digits, and the lizards of the genus Leposoma have five.
Habitat and behavior It lives on the forest floor and is diurnal.
Reproduction Amapasaurus tetradactylus is oviparous.
References
External links Factsheet from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany. List of publishings, mentioning Cunha's article Journal Article: Cunha, Osvaldo Rodrigues da. 1970. Lacertilios da Amazonia IV - Um nôvo gênero e espécie de lagarto do território federal do Amapá (Lacertilia-Teiidae) Boletim do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi 74:1-8