Lepidophyma lipetzi, also known commonly as Lipetz's tropical night lizard and la lagartija nocturna del Ocote in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Xantusiidae. It is a small lizard which is native to Mexico.
Etymology The specific name, lipetzi, is in honor of American biochemist Milton L. Lipetz.
Geographic range L. lipetzi is endemic to the Mexican state of Chiapas.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of L. lipetzi is forest, at altitudes around .
Reproduction L. lipetzi is ovoviviparous.
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(Lepidophyma lipetzi, new species).