Enyalioides cofanorum


Enyalioides cofanorum, also known commonly as the Cofan woodlizard, Duellman's dwarf iguana, and lagartija de palo cofanes in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Hoplocercidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, cofanorum, is in honor of the Cofán people of Ecuador.

Geographic range

E. cofanorum is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. cofanorum is forest, at altitudes of.

Description

As an adult E. cofanorum does not exceed in snout-to-vent length.

Diet

E. cofanorum preys upon earthworms, insects, and spiders.

Reproduction

E. cofanorum is oviparous. Clutch size is 2–5 eggs.