Riolama uzzelli is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae.[2] The species is endemic to Venezuela.

Riolama uzzelli
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gymnophthalmidae
Genus: Riolama
Species:
R. uzzelli
Binomial name
Riolama uzzelli

Etymology

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The specific name, uzzelli, is in honor of American Herpetologist Thomas Marshall Uzzell, Jr. (born 1932).[3]

Geographic range

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R. uzzelli is found in the Venezuelan state of Amazonas.[2]

Habitat

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The natural habitat of R. uzzelli is the summit of a tepui, at altitudes of 1,850–2,600 m (6,070–8,530 ft).[1]

Reproduction

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R. uzzelli is oviparous.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rivas, G.; Schargel, W. (2016). "Riolama uzzelli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T67657406A67657410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67657406A67657410.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Riolama uzzelli at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 6 August 2019.
  3. ^ Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Riolama uzzelli, p. 270).

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