Riama raneyi
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| Riama raneyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Riama |
| Species: | R. raneyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Riama raneyi (Kizirian, 1996) | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Riama raneyi is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[1] The species is endemic to Ecuador.
The specific name, raneyi, is in honor of Richard H. Raney, mayor of Lawrence, Kansas (1967–1968), for his support of the University of Kansas Natural History Museum.[2]
Geographic range
R. raneyi is found in Napo Province, Ecuador, at altitudes of 2,000–2,910 m (6,560–9,550 ft).[1]
