| Gelanesaurus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Gelanesaurus Torres-Carvajal, Lobos, Venegas, Chávez, Aguirre-Peñafiel, Zurita, & Echevarría, 2016 |
Gelanesaurus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus contains two species, which are native to Colombia and Ecuador. Both species were included in the genus Potamites until 2016 when they were moved to the genus Gelanesaurus. [1]
The genus Gelanesaurus contains two species which are recognized as being valid. [2]
Nota bene : A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Gelanesaurus.
Gymnophthalmidae is a family of lizards with at least 250 species, sometimes known commonly as spectacled lizards or microteiids. They are called "spectacled" because of their transparent lower eyelids, which allow them to still see with closed eyes. As in most lizards, except geckos, these eyelids are movable. The Alopoglossidae have been recently moved from this family.
Anadia is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to southern Central America and northern South America.
Anotosaura is a genus of South American lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae.
Arthrosaura is a genus of spectacled lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae.
Bachia is a genus of lizards that belong to the spectacled lizards family.
Cercosaura is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to South America.
Colobosaura is a genus of lizard, endemic to South America, in the family Gymnophthalmidae.
Ecpleopus is a genus of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus contains only one species, Ecpleopus gaudichaudii, which is endemic to Brazil.
Macropholidus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to South America.
Neusticurus is a genus of gymnophthalmid lizards endemic to northern South America. They are often found near streams and are semi-aquatic. Some species formerly included in this genus are now placed in Potamites, which also are semi-aquatic inhabitants of South America.
Pholidobolus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. They occur in northwestern South America.
The Key tegu is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Potamites is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is restricted to northern South America and southern Central America. They are semi-aquatic and found near streams.
Gelanesaurus flavogularis is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Napo and Tungurahua Provinces, eastern Ecuador.
Oreosaurus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is found in South America.
Arthrosaura tyleri is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.
Gelanesaurus cochranae, also known commonly as Cochran's neusticurus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.
Neusticurus tatei, also known commonly as Tate's neusticurus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.
Proctoporus rahmi, Rahm's sun tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.It is endemic to Peru.
Alopoglossus viridiceps, known commonly as the green-headed shade lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
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