Eurolophosaurus nanuzae, also known commonly as Rodrigues's lava lizard and lagartinho-de-crista-do-espinhaço in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of South American lava lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to Brazil. reptile-database.org
Etymology The specific name, nanuzae, is in honor of Brazilian botanist Nanuza Luiza de Menezes.
Geographic range Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is found in eastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is rocky shrubland, at elevations above .
Behavior Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is terrestrial, saxicolous (rock-dwelling), and diurnal.
Diet Eurolophosaurus nanuzae preys predominately upon termites and ants.
Reproduction Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is oviparous.
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Further reading
(Eurolophosaurus nanuzae, new combination).
(Tropidurus nanuzae, new species). (in Portuguese, with an abstract in English).