Barisia herrerae

Herrera's alligator lizard (Barisia herrerae) is a species of medium-sized lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.

Etymology
The specific name, herrerae, is in honor of Mexican biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera.

Geographic range
B. herrerae is found in central Mexico, in the Mexican states of México and Morelos.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of B. herrerae is forest, at altitudes of 2,350 –.

Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of B. herrerae has been described as viviparous and as ovoviviparous. Litter size is five to seven newborns.