Euspondylus simonsii

Euspondylus simonsii

Simons's sun tegu

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Euspondylus simonsii

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

Animal name origin

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

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E. simonsii is found in the Department of Huánuco, Peru.

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

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Mating Habits

E. simonsii is oviparous.

References

1. Euspondylus simonsii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euspondylus_simonsii
2. Euspondylus simonsii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/48280420/48280423

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