Potamites erythrocularis explained

Potamites erythrocularis is a species of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Manu National Park, in the Region of Cusco, Peru.[1] [2] [3]

Description

Adult males measure 83mm85mm in snout–vent length. The dorsum is brownish, where lateral ocelli can be seen as two or three pairs in males. Lateral ocelli usually absent in females. Male has red bright on lower extremities and belly in ventrum, creamy or pale blue in chest region and some dark blotches on throat and head. In females, limbs, chest and tail are yellow to pale brown in ventrum with orange belly and creamy white throat and head.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A new Andean lizard of the genus Potamites (Sauria, Gymnophthalmidae) from Manu National Park, southeastern Peru . Zootaxa . 19 June 2017.
  2. Web site: New lizard species discovered in Peru . Deccan Chronicle . 19 June 2017.
  3. Web site: New 'red-eyed' lizard discovered in Peru . gmanetwork.com . 19 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Potamites erythrocularis CHÁVEZ & CATENAZZI, 2014 . The Reptile Database . 19 June 2017.