Alopoglossus gorgonae explained

Alopoglossus gorgonae is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, gorgonae, refers to the type locality, Gorgona Island, Colombia.^[1]

A. gorgonae is found in southwestern Colombia and adjacent northwestern Ecuador.

The preferred natural habitat of A. gorgonae is forest, at altitudes from sea level to .

A. gorgonae is oviparous.

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