Holcosus orcesi explained

Holcosus orcesi, also known commonly as Peters' ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

Etymology

The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés.^[1]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of H. orcesi is shrubland at altitudes of 1250-.

Reproduction

H. orcesi is oviparous.

Further reading

• Harvey, Michael B.

Ugueto, Gabriel N.; Gutberlet, Ronald L., Jr. (2012). "Review of Teiid Morphology with a Revised Taxonomy and Phylogeny of the Teiidae (Lepidosauria: Squamata)". Zootaxa 3459: 1–156. (Holcosus orcesi, new combination, p. 123).

• Peters, James A. (1964). "The Lizard Genus Ameiva in Ecuador". Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences 63 (3): 113–127. (Ameiva orcesi, new species, pp. 123–126).

Notes and References

1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]