Loxopholis southi
Loxopholis southi, also known commonly as the northern spectacled lizard and the southern leposoma, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to southeastern Central America and northwestern South America. There are two recognized subspecies.
Etymology
The specific name, southi, is in honor of John Glover South, who was an American physician and diplomat.Geographic range
L. southi is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. They inhabit forested environments, particularly tropical moist forest, and are typically found in leaf litter on the forest floor.Reproduction
L. southi is oviparous.Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies:- Loxopholis southi orientalis
- Loxopholis southi southi