Euspondylus caideni

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Euspondylus caideni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gymnophthalmidae
Genus: Euspondylus
Species:
E. caideni
Binomial name
Euspondylus caideni

Euspondylus caideni is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[2] The species is endemic to Peru.

The specific name, caideni, is in honor of Caiden Christopher Vlasimsky (born 2003), the son of a Texan supporter of BIOPAT – Patrons for Biodiversity.[3]

Geographic range

E. caideni is found in Department of Cuzco, Peru.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. caideni is forest, at altitudes of 2,780–2,850 m (9,120–9,350 ft).[1]

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