Macropholidus ruthveni

Macropholidus ruthveni, known commonly as Ruthven's macropholidus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.^[2] The species is endemic to northwestern South America.

Macropholidus ruthveni
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Lacertoidea
Family:	Gymnophthalmidae
Genus:	Macropholidus
Species:	M. ruthveni
Binomial name
Macropholidus ruthveni Noble, 1921

Etymology

The specific name, ruthveni, is in honor of American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven.^[3]

Geographic range

M. ruthveni is found in Ecuador and Peru.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of M. ruthveni is forest, at altitudes of 1,400–2,250 m (4,590–7,380 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

M. ruthveni is oviparous.^[2]