| Riama orcesi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Riama |
| Species: | R. orcesi |
| Binomial name | |
| Riama orcesi (Kizirian, 1995) | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Riama orcesi is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. [1] The species is endemic to Ecuador.
The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés. [2]
R. orcesi is found in northeastern Ecuador at altitudes of 1,100–2,460 m (3,610–8,070 ft). [1]
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.
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.
Proctoporus is a genus of medium-sized lizards assigned to the family Gymnophthalmidae. Species in the genus Proctoporus occur in Yungas forests and wet montane grasslands on the upper edge of the Amazonian forest, between 1,000 and 4,000 metres elevation, from Central Peru in the north to Central Bolivia in the south.
James Arthur Peters was an American herpetologist and zoogeographer.
Proctoporus xestus, or the river teiid, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Potamites is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is restricted to northern South America and southern Central America. They are semiaquatic and found near streams.
Riama is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to South America.
Holcosus orcesi, also known commonly as Peters' ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Andinosaura petrorum is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Echinosaura orcesi is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.
Euspondylus caideni is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Peru.
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.
Oreosaurus shrevei, known commonly as the luminous lizard or Shreve's lightbulb lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to the Northern Range of mountains of the island of Trinidad in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. This species was for some time erroneously alleged to be bioluminescent.
Proctoporus guentheri, also known commonly as Günther's lightbulb lizard , is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species occurs in South America.
Proctoporus laudahnae is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Peru.
Proctoporus rahmi, Rahm's sun tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Peru.
Proctoporus unsaacae is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Peru.
Riama colomaromani is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Riama raneyi is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Proctoporus optimus is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Peru, in montane ecosystems.
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