Lepidoblepharis williamsi

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Lepidoblepharis williamsi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Lepidoblepharis
Species:
L. williamsi
Binomial name
Lepidoblepharis williamsi
Ayala & Serna, 1986

Lepidoblepharis williamsi is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Etymology

The specific name, williamsi, is in honor of American herpetologist Ernest Edward Williams.[2]

Geographic range

L. williamsi is found in Antioquia Department, Colombia.[3]

Description

L. williamsi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3 cm (1.2 in). It usually has rust-colored dorsolateral tail stripes.[4]

Reproduction

L. williamsi is oviparous.[3]

References

Further reading

  • Ayala, Stephen C.; Serna, Marco Antonio (1986). "Una nueva especie de Lepidoblepharis (Sauria, Gekkonidae) de la Cordillera Central de Colombia ". Caldasia 15 (71-75): 649–654. (Lepidoblepharis williamsi, new species). (in Spanish, with an abstract in English).