Proctoporus unsaacae

Proctoporus unsaacae is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.^[2] The species is endemic to Peru.

Proctoporus unsaacae
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Gymnophthalmidae
Genus:	Proctoporus
Species:	P. unsaacae
Binomial name
Proctoporus unsaacae Doan & Castoe, 2003

Etymology

The specific name, unsaacae, is in honor of the herpetological research group at the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad de Cusco (UNSAAC).^[2][3]

Geographic range

P. unsaacae is found in the Department of Cuzco, Peru.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. unsaacae is shrubland, at altitudes of 3,152–3,700 m (10,341–12,139 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

P. unsaacae is oviparous.^[2]