Alopoglossus kugleri

Alopoglossus kugleri, also known commonly as Kugler's largescale lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.

Etymology

The specific name, kugleri, is in honor of Swiss geologist Hans Gottfried Kugler.

Description

Dorsally, A. kugleri is black. Ventrally, it is brick red.

Geographic range

A. kugleri is found in northwestern Venezuela, in the states of Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcón.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. kugleri is forest, at altitudes from sea level to.