About Medopheos edracanthus (Bocourt, 1874)
Bocourt's ameiva, whose scientific name is Medopheos edracanthus, is a lizard species that belongs to the family Teiidae. This species is native to northwestern South America, and it is the only species in the genus Medopheos. The geographic range of Medopheos edracanthus includes Ecuador and Peru. It can be found in a wide variety of habitats, such as desert, grassland, shrubland, savanna, and forest, at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 2,335 meters (7,661 feet). Medopheos edracanthus reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
