Montane Alligator Lizard

Abronia monticola

Cope 1878
Lagarto Escorpión Costarricense

Family: Anguidae
Order: Squamata
Class: Reptilia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Synonyms: Gerrhonotus monticolus.

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Conservation status: Least Concern

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Abronia monticola or montane alligator lizard is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Source: Wikipedia, article Abronia monticola. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.

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Photography ID: 510259
♂ Adult
San Rafael
Heredia
Costa Rica
09/04/2022
Anthony Baloyes E.

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04/09/2022

Costa Rica

Heredia

Calle camino a cerro dantas, San Rafael

Anthony Baloyes E.