Holcosus orcesiHolcosus orcesi, also known commonly as Peters' ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.EtymologyThe specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés.HabitatThe preferred habitat of H. orcesi is shrubland at altitudes of.ReproductionH. orcesi is oviparous.