| Riolama luridiventris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Riolama |
| Species: | R. luridiventris |
| Binomial name | |
| Riolama luridiventris | |
Riolama luridiventris is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. [2] It is endemic to Venezuela.
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