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Alopoglossus myersi

Alopoglossus myersi is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is native to southern Central America and northern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, myersi, is in honor of American herpetoloist Charles William Myers.

Geographic distribution

Alopoglossus myersi is found in Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Alopoglossus myersi is forest, at elevations of .

Behavior

Alopoglossus myersi is diurnal and terrestrial, foraging in the leaf litter of the forest.

Reproduction

Alopoglossus myersi is oviparous.

References

Further reading

  • (Ptychoglossus myersi, new species, p. 250).
  • (Alopoglossus myersi, new combination).
  • 158 pp. (Ptychoglossus myersi, p. 104). (in German).