Holcosus orcesi | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Teiidae |
Genus: | Holcosus |
Species: | H. orcesi
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Binomial name | |
Holcosus orcesi (
J. Peters, 1964)
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Synonyms [2] | |
Holcosus orcesi, also known commonly as Peters' ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador. [2]
The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés. [3]
The preferred habitat of H. orcesi is shrubland at altitudes of 1,250–1,700 m (4,100–5,580 ft). [1]
Holcosus orcesi | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Teiidae |
Genus: | Holcosus |
Species: | H. orcesi
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Binomial name | |
Holcosus orcesi (
J. Peters, 1964)
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Synonyms [2] | |
Holcosus orcesi, also known commonly as Peters' ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador. [2]
The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés. [3]
The preferred habitat of H. orcesi is shrubland at altitudes of 1,250–1,700 m (4,100–5,580 ft). [1]