Euspondylus nellycarrillae
| Euspondylus nellycarrillae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Euspondylus |
| Species: | E. nellycarrillae
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| Binomial name | |
| Euspondylus nellycarrillae | |
Euspondylus nellycarrillae is a species of lizard in the subfamily Cercosaurinae of the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Peru.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, nellycarrillae, is in honor of Peruvian herpetologist Nelly Carrillo de Espinoza.[3]: 188
Geographic distribution
Euspondylus nellycarrillae is found in Huánuco Region, Peru.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Euspondylus nellycarrillae is forest, at elevations of 2,480–3,100 m (8,140–10,170 ft).[1]
Reproduction
Euspondylus nellycarrillae is oviparous.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Lehr, E.; Torres, C.; Suárez, J.; Venegas, P. (2019). "Euspondylus nellycarrillae". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T48280305A48280333.en. Accessed on 17 January 2026.
- ^ a b c Euspondylus nellycarrillae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 July 2019.
- ^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.
Further reading
- Köhler, G.; Lehr, E. (2004). "Comments on Euspondylus and Proctoporus (Squamata: Gymnophthalmidae) from Peru, with the Description of Three New Species and a Key to the Peruvian Species". Herpetologica. 60 (4): 501–518. (Euspondylus nellycarrillae, new species).