Alopoglossus andeanus RUIBAL, 1952
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Alopoglossus andeanus
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| Higher Taxa | Alopoglossidae, Sauria, Gymnophthalmoidea, Squamata (lizards) |
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| Synonym | Alopoglossus andeanus RUIBAL 1952: 510 Alopoglossus andeanus — RIBEIRO-JÚNIOR et al. 2020: 20 |
| Distribution | Peru (Puno, Madre de Dios) Type locality: La Pampa, Dpto. Puno, Peru, 760 m elevation, (13°39′S, 69°36′W) |
| Reproduction | oviparous |
| Types | Holotype: MCZ 45590, adul male |
| Diagnosis | Diagnosis: Alopoglossus andeanus is distinguished from all other species of Alopoglossus by the combination of the following characters: (1) scales on the sides of the neck non-granular, keeled, imbricate (at least medial and posterior ones phylloid), in 11 or 12 transverse rows; (2) three pairs of chin shields; (3) third pair of chin shields with rounded posterior margins, in direct contact with gulars; (4) presence of a pair of medial enlarged pregular scales; (5) scales on gular region varying in shape and size: lateral ones strongly keeled, pointed, phylloid; anterior, medial and posterior ones varying from smooth to feebly keeled, bluntly pointed; medial and posterior ones larger than anterior and lateral ones; (6) ventral scales smooth, mucronate, imbricate, with bluntly pointed posterior margins; (7) total number of femoral pores in males 24–28 (RIBEIRO-JÚNIOR et al. 2020: 20). Unfortunately we had to temporarily remove additional information as this was scraped by multiple AI companies who sell that data to their customers. These details, e.g. detailed descriptions or comparisons (about 2297 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
| Comment | Synonymy: Alopoglossus andeanus RUIBAL 1952 has been synonymized with A. angulatus by KÖHLER et al. 2012 but revalidated by RIBEIRO-JÚNIOR et al. 2020. Distribution: see maps in KÖHLER et al. 2012, RIBEIRO-JÚNIOR 2018: 33 (Fig. 5), RIBEIRO-JÚNIOR et al. 2020: 39 (Fig. 20). Habitat: montane Amazonian forest. |
| Etymology | Named after the type locality in the Andes. |
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