| Euspondylus nellycarrillae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Euspondylus |
| Species: | E. nellycarrillae |
| Binomial name | |
| Euspondylus nellycarrillae | |
Euspondylus nellycarrillae is a species of lizard in the subfamily Cercosaurinae of the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Peru. [2]
The specific name, nellycarrillae, is in honor of Peruvian herpetologist Nelly Carrillo de Espinoza. [3] : 188
Euspondylus nellycarrillae is found in Huánuco Region, Peru. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of Euspondylus nellycarrillae is forest, at elevations of 2,480–3,100 m (8,140–10,170 ft). [1]