Gelanesaurus cochranae explained

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.

Etymology

The specific name, cochranae, was chosen in honor of American herpetologist Doris Mable Cochran.^[1]

G. cochranae is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

The preferred natural habitats of G. cochranae are forest and freshwater wetlands, up to an altitude of 2100m (6,900feet).

G. cochranae is oviparous.

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