Gelanesaurus cochranae

Gelanesaurus cochranae, also known commonly as Cochran's neusticurus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, cochranae, was chosen in honor of American herpetologist Doris Mable Cochran.

Geographic range

G. cochranae is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of G. cochranae are forest and freshwater wetlands, up to an altitude of.

Reproduction

G. cochranae is oviparous.