The lizards along the road BR-319 in the Purus-Madeira interfluve, Brazilian Amazonia (Squamata, Lacertilia)

Abstract

Here we present data on the identity and geographic distribution of lizard taxa in the Purus-Madeira interfluve, along the road BR-319 in Brazilian Amazonia. We sampled 10 modules located at least 40 kilometres from each other. Data collection was performed through active search on vegetation and leaf-litter along 250 m-long transects, and by occasional encounters. Twenty-five taxa from 16 genera and eight families were recorded. The present assessment reinforces the importance of this area to the conservation of Amazonian lizards and should be considered as basis for studies of ecology and environmental impact regarding lizard communities in this threatened region. © 2019, Societas Europaea Herpetologica. All rights reserved.