• Source: Euspondylus simonsii

Euspondylus simonsii, known commonly as Simons's sun tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Peru.




Etymology


The specific name, simonsii, is in honor of American scientific collector Perry O. Simons.




Geographic range


E. simonsii is found in the Department of Huánuco, Peru.




Habitat


The preferred natural habitat of E. simonsii is at altitudes of 1,250–1,560 m (4,100–5,120 ft).




Reproduction


E. simonsii is oviparous.




References






Further reading


Boulenger GA (1901). "Further Descriptions of new Reptiles collected by Mr. P. O. Simons in Peru and Bolivia". Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Seventh Series 7: 546–549. (Euspondylus simonsii, new species, p. 549).

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• Euspondylus simonsii
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• IUCN Red List critically endangered species (Animalia)