Gelanesaurus flavogularis
Gelanesaurus flavogularis is a species of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[1] It is endemic to Napo and Tungurahua Provinces, eastern Ecuador.[2]
| Gelanesaurus flavogularis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Gelanesaurus |
| Species: | G. flavogularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gelanesaurus flavogularis Altamirano-Benavides, Zaher, Lobo, Grazziotin, Sales Nunes, & Rodrigues, 2013 | |
Description
The species can identified by the presence of calcareous spinules on flounces of the hemipenis. Tail slightly compressed and lack tubercles. Tubercles are also absent on sides of neck and gular regions.[3]
References
- Gelanesaurus flavogularis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 July 2019.
- "Microteiids". Reptiles of Ecuador. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "A new species of lizard genus Potamites (Squamata, Gymnophthalmidae) from eastern Ecuador". Herpetologica. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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