| Alopoglossus danieli | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Alopoglossidae |
| Genus: | Alopoglossus |
| Species: | A. danieli |
| Binomial name | |
| Alopoglossus danieli (Harris, 1994) | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Alopoglossus danieli, also known commonly as Daniel's largescale lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. [2] The species is endemic to Colombia.
The specific name, danieli, is in honor of Colombian monk Brother Daniel Gonzalez Patiño (1909–1988), who was Director of the Museo de Historia Natural, Instituto de La Salle in Bogotá. [3]
The preferred natural habitat of A. danieli is forest, at altitudes of 1,500–2,000 m (4,900–6,600 ft). [1]
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Alopoglossus festae is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.
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Alopoglossus myersi is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. It is found in Panama, Colombia and Venezuela.
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