Riolama uzzelli

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

Etymology[]

The specific name, uzzelli, is in honor of American Herpetologist (born 1932).^[3]

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

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]

R. uzzelli is oviparous.^[2]

^ ^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.
^ ^a ^b ^c Riolama uzzelli at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 6 August 2019.
^ , , (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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