Alexandresaurus

Alexandresaurus is a genus of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is monotypic, i.e., it contains only one species, Alexandresaurus camacan. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology
The generic name, Alexandresaurus, is in honor of Brazilian naturalist Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira.

The specific name, camacan, is in honor of the Camacan, an extinct indigenous people of Brazil.

Geographic range
A. camacan is found in the Brazilian state of Bahia.

Description
A. camacan is large for its family. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 7 cm. The tail is long, averaging about twice SVL.

Reproduction
A. camacan is oviparous.