Liolaemus acostai

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Liolaemus acostai
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. acostai
Binomial name
Liolaemus acostai

Liolaemus acostai is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is endemic to Argentina.

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Etymology

The specific name, acostai, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Juan Carlos Acosta. [2]

Geographic range

L. acostai is found in San Juan Province, Argentina. [1] [2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. acostai is grassland, at altitudes of 700–900 m (2,300–3,000 ft). [1]

Behavior

L. acostai is terrestrial. [1]

Diet

L. acostai preys predominately upon ants. [1]

Reproduction

L. acostai is oviparous. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus acostai ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T56050570A56050581. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56050570A56050581.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Liolaemus acostai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 23 August 2021.

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