Echinosaura orcesi
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Echinosaura orcesi

Echinosaura orcesi is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés.

Distribution

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E. orcesi is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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The natural habitats of E. orcesi are forest and wetland.

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Mating Habits

E. orcesi is oviparous.

References

1. Echinosaura orcesi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinosaura_orcesi
2. Echinosaura orcesi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44578593/115386279

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