Key to the species of Enyalioides from eastern Ecuador

1. Caudals increase in size posteriorly on each autotomic segment .................. 2

– Caudals homogeneous in size........................................................ E. laticeps

2. Ventrals strongly keeled; more than 32 dorsals in a transverse line between dorsolateral crests at midbody..................................................................... 3

– Ventrals smooth or slightly keeled; usually fewer than 32 dorsals in a transverse line between dorsolateral crests at midbody ........................................ 4

3. Dorsals heterogeneous in size, with scattered projecting scales (more conspicuous in adult females); dorsolateral crests well developed between hind limbs....................................................................................... E. cofanorum

– Dorsals homogeneous in size, without projecting scales; dorsolateral crests inconspicuous or absent between hind limbs ........................... E. microlepis

4. Gulars in males cream or yellow without black margins; usually one femoral pore ....................................................................................... E. praestabilis

– Gulars in males bright orange or red, with black margins; usually two femoral pores..................................................................................... E. rubrigularis