Potamites erythrocularis
Potamites erythrocularis is a species of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Manu National Park, in the Region of Cusco, Peru.[1][2][3]
| Potamites erythrocularis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Potamites |
| Species: | P. erythrocularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Potamites erythrocularis Chávez & Catenazzi 2014 | |
Description
Adult males measure 83–85 mm (3.3–3.3 in) in snout–vent length. The dorsum is brownish, where lateral ocelli can be seen as two or three pairs in males. Lateral ocelli usually absent in females. Male has red bright on lower extremities and belly in ventrum, creamy or pale blue in chest region and some dark blotches on throat and head. In females, limbs, chest and tail are yellow to pale brown in ventrum with orange belly and creamy white throat and head.[4]
References
- "A new Andean lizard of the genus Potamites (Sauria, Gymnophthalmidae) from Manu National Park, southeastern Peru". Zootaxa. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "New lizard species discovered in Peru". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "New 'red-eyed' lizard discovered in Peru". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "Potamites erythrocularis CHÁVEZ & CATENAZZI, 2014". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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