Euspondylus simonsii

Euspondylus simonsii, known commonly as Simons's sun tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[2] The species is endemic to Peru.

Euspondylus simonsii

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gymnophthalmidae
Genus: Euspondylus
Species:
E. simonsii
Binomial name
Euspondylus simonsii
Boulenger, 1901

Etymology

The specific name, simonsii, is in honor of American scientific collector Perry O. Simons.[3]

Geographic range

E. simonsii is found in Department of Huánuco, Peru.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. simonsii is at altitudes of 1,250–1,560 m (4,100–5,120 ft).[1]

Reproduction

E. simonsii is oviparous.[2]

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References
  1. Torres C, Cisneros-Heredia D (2017). "Euspondylus simonsii ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T48280420A48280423. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T48280420A48280423.en. Downloaded on 25 July 2019.
  2. Euspondylus simonsii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 July 2019.
  3. Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 244. ISBN 978-1-4214-0227-7. Retrieved 10 June 2019.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

Further reading
  • Boulenger GA (1901). "Further Descriptions of new Reptiles collected by Mr. P. O. Simons in Peru and Bolivia". Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Seventh Series 7: 546–549. (Euspondylus simonsii, new species, p. 549).



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