Macropholidus ruthveni

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.

Etymology
The specific name, ruthveni, is in honor of American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven.

Geographic range
M. ruthveni is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of M. ruthveni is forest, at altitudes of 1,400 - 2,250 m.

Reproduction
M. ruthveni is oviparous.