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Alopoglossus myersi

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Alopoglossus myersi is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae.[2] The species is native to southern Central America and northern South America.

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Alopoglossidae
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Alopoglossus myersi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Alopoglossidae
Genus: Alopoglossus
Species:
A. myersi
Binomial name
Alopoglossus myersi
(Harris, 1994)
Synonyms
  • Ptychoglossus myersi
    Harris, 1994
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Etymology

The specific name, myersi, is in honor of American herpetoloist Charles William Myers.[3]: 186 

Geographic distribution

Alopoglossus myersi is found in Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Alopoglossus myersi is forest, at elevations of 800–1,300 m (2,600–4,300 ft).[1]

Behavior

Alopoglossus myersi is diurnal and terrestrial, foraging in the leaf litter of the forest.[1]

Reproduction

Alopoglossus myersi is oviparous.[2]

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