A new species of Enyalioides (Iguanidae: Hoplocercinae) from southwestern Ecuador
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492008002000001Keywords:
Ecuador, Enyalioides, Hoplocercinae, Iguania, new speciesAbstract
We describe a new species of Enyalioides from lowland cloud forests in southwestern Ecuador. This represents the third species in the genus known to occur west of the Andes in South America; the other two species are E. heterolepis and E. oshaughnessyi. Among other characters, the new species can be distinguished from other members in the genus by having small, keeled, paravertebrals; a series of skin folds on the lateral aspects of body and neck; size-homogeneous scales on body and limbs; distinct caudal segments; and an extensive dark patch on the gular region of adult males. Morphological similarity suggests that the new species, which we call E. touzeti, is closely related to E. oshaughnessyi.Downloads
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2008-01-01
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Torres-Carvajal, O., Almendáriz, A., Valencia, J., Yánez-Muñoz, M., & Reyes, J. P. (2008). A new species of Enyalioides (Iguanidae: Hoplocercinae) from southwestern Ecuador . Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 48(20), 227-235. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492008002000001