Gerrhonotus lugoi, also known commonly as Lugo's alligator lizard and la lagartija escorpion de Lugo in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Gerrhonotinae of the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.
Etymology The specific name, lugoi, is in honor of José "Pepe" Lugo Guajardo of Cuatro Ciénegas, Mexico, who for many years acted as a guide for scientists conducting fieldwork in the area.
Geographic distribution Gerrhonotus lugoi is found in the Mexican states of Coahuila and Nuevo León.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Gerrhonotus lugoi is rocky desert.
Reproduction Gerrhonotus lugoi, is oviparous.
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Further reading
(Desertum lugoi, new combination). (in English, with an abstract in Spanish). (Gerrhonotus lugoi, new species). (Barisia lugoi, new combination).