xantusiidae

• Nome científico da família de lagartos conhecidos como lagartos noturnos; são répteis pequenos e discretos que vivem nas Américas.

A scientific noun referring to a family of lizards commonly known as night lizards, which are small, secretive reptiles found in the Americas.

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   A family of small to medium-sized lizards, known as night lizards, found in the Americas. They are typically secretive and nocturnal.

   Lagartos noturnos

   • The Xantusiidae family includes several species of night lizards.
   • Night lizards, or Xantusiidae, are often found under rocks and logs.
   • Researchers study Xantusiidae to understand their unique reproductive biology.