| Anadia petersi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Anadia |
| Species: | A. petersi |
| Binomial name | |
| Anadia petersi Oftedal, 1974 | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
Anadia petersi, known commonly as Peters' anadia, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador. [2]
The specific name, petersi, is in honor of American herpetologist James A. Peters. [3]
A. petersi is found in Loja Province, Ecuador. [2]
The preferred habitat of A. petersi is forest at an altitude of 1,700 m (5,600 ft). [1]
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