Cercosaura bassleri
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Cercosaura bassleri

Cercosaura bassleri, known commonly as the ocellated tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Peru.

Animal name origin

The specific name, bassleri, is in honor of Dr. Harvey Bassler of the American Museum of Natural History.

Distribution

Geography

Cercosaura bassleri is found on the eastern slopes of the Andes, in Perené District, Chanchamayo Province, Department of Junín, Peru.

References

1. Cercosaura bassleri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercosaura_bassleri

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