Andinosaura petrorum
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Andinosaura petrorum

Andinosaura petrorum is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

Animal name origin

The specific name, petrorum (masculine genitive plural), is in honor of three men named Peters or Peter: German zoologist Wilhelm Peters, American herpetologist James A. Peters, and American herpetologist Peter D. Spoecker.

Distribution

Geography

The natural habitat of A. petrorum is forest.

Mating Habits

A. petrorum is oviparous.

References

1. Andinosaura petrorum Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andinosaura_petrorum

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