Gymnophthalmidae
Gymnophthalmidae is a diverse family of small to medium-sized lizards native to the Americas, with a distribution concentrated in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and including some Caribbean islands. They are commonly referred to as microteiids or spectacled lizards. The group comprises numerous genera and species that occupy a variety of habitats, but most are associated with humid forest floors, leaf litter, and logs in tropical forests.
Morphology and adaptations vary among lineages. Members typically have slender bodies and smooth scales, and several
Ecology and behavior: Gymnophthalmids are largely insectivorous, feeding on small invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and
Reproduction and conservation: Reproductive modes vary, with both oviparous and viviparous species described. Clutch sizes tend