title: Lepidoblepharis ruthveni
text: # Lepidoblepharis ruthveni
  
  Lepidoblepharis ruthveni is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, ruthveni, is in honor of American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven.
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  L. ruthveni is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred natural habitat of L. ruthveni is forest.
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  L. ruthveni is oviparous.
  
  