Lepidoblepharis conolepis

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Lepidoblepharis conolepis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Lepidoblepharis
Species:
L. conolepis
Binomial name
Lepidoblepharis conolepis

Lepidoblepharis conolepis is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

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Geographic range

L. conolepis is found in Cotopaxi Province and Pichincha Province, Ecuador, on the western slope of the Andes. [2]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of L. conolepis is humid montane forest at altitudes of 1,200–2,000 m (3,900–6,600 ft). [2]

Description

Relatively large for its genus, L. conolepis may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.4 cm (1.7 in). The dorsal scales and lateral body scales are conical, to which the specific name refers. [2]

Reproduction

L. conolepis is oviparous. [2]

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References

  1. Cisneros-Heredia, D.F.; Yánez-Muñoz, M. (2017). "Lepidoblepharis conolepis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T44579339A44579343. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T44579339A44579343.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lepidoblepharis conolepis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 4 October 2014.

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