Euspondylus simonsii
Species of lizard
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Euspondylus simonsii, known commonly as Simons's sun tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[2] The species is endemic to Peru.
| Euspondylus simonsii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Euspondylus |
| Species: | E. simonsii |
| Binomial name | |
| Euspondylus simonsii Boulenger, 1901 | |
Etymology
The specific name, simonsii, is in honor of American scientific collector Perry O. Simons.[3]
Geographic range
E. simonsii is found in the Department of Huánuco, Peru.[2]
