Lepidoblepharis conolepis
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Lepidoblepharis conolepis

Lepidoblepharis conolepis is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

Appearance

Relatively large for its genus, L. conolepis may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.4 cm (1.7 in). The dorsal scales and lateral body scales are conical, to which the specific name refers.

Distribution

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L. conolepis is found in Cotopaxi Province and Pichincha Province, Ecuador, on the western slope of the Andes.

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The preferred habitat of L. conolepis is humid montane forest at altitudes of 1,200–2,000 m (3,900–6,600 ft).

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Mating Habits

L. conolepis is oviparous.

References

1. Lepidoblepharis conolepis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidoblepharis_conolepis
2. Lepidoblepharis conolepis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44579339/44579343

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