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Lepidophyma lipetzi

Lepidophyma lipetzi, also known commonly as Lipetz's tropical night lizard and la lagartija nocturna del Ocote in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Xantusiidae. It is a small lizard which is native to Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, lipetzi, is in honor of American biochemist .

Geographic range

L. lipetzi is endemic to the Mexican state of Chiapas.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. lipetzi is forest, at altitudes around .

Reproduction

L. lipetzi is ovoviviparous.

References

Further reading

  • (Lepidophyma lipetzi, new species).