Holcosus orcesi, also known commonly as Peters' ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Etymology
The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist .
Habitat
The preferred habitat of H. orcesi is shrubland at altitudes of .
Reproduction
H. orcesi is oviparous.
References
Further reading
- ; ; . (2012). "Review of Teiid Morphology with a Revised Taxonomy and Phylogeny of the Teiidae (Lepidosauria: Squamata)". Zootaxa 3459: 1âÂÂ156. (Holcosus orcesi, new combination, p. 123).
- Peters, James A. (1964). "The Lizard Genus Ameiva in Ecuador". Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences 63 (3): 113âÂÂ127. (Ameiva orcesi, new species, pp. 123âÂÂ126).