Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae
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Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae

Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is found in southern Central America and northern South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, sanctaemartae, refers to the Santa Marta Mountains (Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta ) of Colombia, where the holotype was collected.

Distribution

Geography

L. sanctaemartae is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela.

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The preferred natural habitat of L. sanctaemartae is forest, at altitudes of 0–600 m (0–1,969 ft).

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Mating Habits

L. sanctaemartae is oviparous.

References

1. Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidoblepharis_sanctaemartae
2. Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178521/1537408

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