Lepidoblepharis heyerorum

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Lepidoblepharis heyerorum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Infraorder: Gekkota
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Lepidoblepharis
Species:
L. heyerorum
Binomial name
Lepidoblepharis heyerorum
Vanzolini, 1978

Lepidoblepharis heyerorum is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is native to northeastern South America.

The specific name, heyerorum (genitive, plural), is in honor of American herpetologist William Ronald "Ron" Heyer and his wife Miriam.[2]

Geographic range

L. heyerorum is found in Brazil (Amapá, Amazonas, Pará) and in French Guiana.[3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. heyerorum is forest.[1]

Behavior

L. heyerorum is terrestrial and diurnal.[1]

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