Loxopholis parietalis
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Common Root Lizard
Also known as:
Common Root Teju, Striped Root-Lizard, Red-bellied Root Lizard
These lizards spend most of their time in the leaf litter, where they feast on spiders, termites, and other small invertebrates. This individual is a youngster.
This one is a big strapping adult, a few inches long. They are the most common leaf-litter lizards in the area.
Online references:
- Loxopholis parietalis account on The Reptile Database
- Loxopholis parietalis account on iNaturalist
- Loxopholis parietalis account on Reptiles of Ecuador
Printed references:
- Arteaga, A., Bustamente, L., and Vieira, J. 2024. Reptiles of Ecuador: Life in the middle of the world