Euspondylus simonsii

Euspondylus simonsii, known commonly as Simons's sun tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.^[2] The species is endemic to Peru.

Euspondylus simonsii
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Lacertoidea
Family:	Gymnophthalmidae
Genus:	Euspondylus
Species:	E. simonsii
Binomial name
Euspondylus simonsii Boulenger, 1901

Etymology

The specific name, simonsii, is in honor of American scientific collector Perry O. Simons.^[3]

Geographic range

E. simonsii is found in the Department of Huánuco, Peru.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. simonsii is at altitudes of 1,250–1,560 m (4,100–5,120 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

E. simonsii is oviparous.^[2]