Alopoglossus andeanus RUIBAL, 1952
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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). Additional details (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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