Alopoglossus embera
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| Alopoglossus embera | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Alopoglossidae |
| Genus: | Alopoglossus |
| Species: | A. embera |
| Binomial name | |
| Alopoglossus embera | |
Alopoglossus embera is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is endemic to western Colombia.
The specific name, embera, is in honor of the Emberá, an indigenous people of Colombia and Panama.[1]