Euspondylus_guentheri
Euspondylus guentheri
Species of lizard
Euspondylus guentheri, also known commonly as Günther's sun tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[2] The species is native to Ecuador, and has also been reported from Peru.[1][2][3] It lives in lowland tropical and subtropical forest habitats.[1][4] The specific epithet guentheri is in honour of Albert Günther, a German-born British zoologist.[2][3][5] E. guentheri is mostly diurnal, spending time in low branches or basking on the ground.[6] If threatened, it will run for cover.[6]