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• Pap. Avulsos Zool. 50 (2) • 2010 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492010000200001   copy

Lectotype designation and redescription of the Gymnophthalmid lizard Riama columbiana (Andersson, 1914) with notes on the type Locality

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The poorly known Riama columbiana, Andean gymnophthalmid lizard from Colombia, is redescribed on the basis of syntypes and additional material. A lectotype is designated, its likely provenience is discussed, and its distribution and natural history are given.

Andes; Colombia; Gymnophthalmidae; South America; Squamata; Taxonomy

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