Lepidoblepharis ruthveni

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Lepidoblepharis ruthveni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Infraorder: Gekkota
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Lepidoblepharis
Species:
L. ruthveni
Binomial name
Lepidoblepharis ruthveni
Parker, 1926

Lepidoblepharis ruthveni is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.

The specific name, ruthveni, is in honor of American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven.[2]

Geographic range

L. ruthveni is found in Colombia and Ecuador.[3]

Habitat

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

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