Macropholidus ruthveni, known commonly as Ruthven's macropholidus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[2] The species is endemic to northwestern South America.
The specific name, ruthveni, is in honor of American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven.[3]
M. ruthveni is found in Ecuador and Peru.[2]
The preferred natural habitat of M. ruthveni is forest, at altitudes of 1,400–2,250 m (4,590–7,380 ft).[1]
Macropholidus ruthveni, known commonly as Ruthven's macropholidus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.
