Holcosus orcesi
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Holcosus orcesi

Holcosus orcesi, also known commonly as Peters' ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

Animal name origin

The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés.

Distribution

Geography

The preferred habitat of H. orcesi is shrubland at altitudes of 1,250–1,700 m (4,100–5,580 ft).

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Mating Habits

H. orcesi is oviparous.

References

1. Holcosus orcesi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holcosus_orcesi
2. Holcosus orcesi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/49981813/49981970

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