Gymnophthalmidae Gymnophthalmid lizards are also known as microteiids, having long been included in the family Teiidae. Most are under 20 cm (9
inches) in length, have large scales, small or no limbs, and very secretive lifestyles. The teeth have solid bases. Osteoderms absent
or few in number. [eng]
Gymnophthalmidae Habitat: from extremely arid deserts to tropical rain forests to high-altitude paramos in the Andes. Limbless
gymnophthalmids are often burrowers in tropical forests (Bachia) or occupy specialized habitats such as
loose sand (Calyptommatus). [eng]