Alopoglossus viridiceps

Alopoglossus viridiceps, known commonly as the green-headed shade lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

Etymology

The specific name, viridiceps, is from Latin viridis + ceps, referring to the green coloration of the head, both dorsally and ventrally.

Geographic range

A. viridisceps is found in the Andes of Ecuador in Pichincha Province.