Cercosaura phelpsorum
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Cercosaura phelpsorum

Cercosaura phelpsorum is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.

Animal name origin

The specific name, phelpsorum (genitive plural), is in honor of American ornithologist William H. Phelps Sr. and his family.

Distribution

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C. phelpsorum is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.

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The preferred habitats of C. phelpsorum are rocky areas and grassland, at altitudes of 1,450–2,550 m (4,760–8,370 ft).

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Mating Habits

C. phelpsorum is oviparous.

References

1. Cercosaura phelpsorum Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercosaura_phelpsorum
2. Cercosaura phelpsorum on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44578569/44578575

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