| Macropholidus ruthveni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Macropholidus |
| Species: | M. ruthveni |
| Binomial name | |
| Macropholidus ruthveni Noble, 1921 | |
Macropholidus ruthveni, known commonly as Ruthven's macropholidus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. [2] The species is endemic to northwestern South America.
The specific name, ruthveni, is in honor of American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven. [3]
The preferred natural habitat of M. ruthveni is forest, at altitudes of 1,400–2,250 m (4,590–7,380 ft). [1]
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