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Cercosaura bassleri

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Cercosaura bassleri, known commonly as the ocellated tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[1] The species is endemic to Peru.

Etymology

The specific name, bassleri, is in honor of Dr. Harvey Bassler of the American Museum of Natural History.[2]

Geographic range

Cercosaura bassleri is found on the eastern slopes of the Andes, in Perené District, Chanchamayo Province, Department of Junín, Peru.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Cercosaura bassleri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 20 July 2019.
  2. ^ Ruibal (1952). p. 478.
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Cercosaura bassleri: Brief Summary

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Cercosaura bassleri, known commonly as the ocellated tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Peru.

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