Liolaemus acostai

Liolaemus acostai
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Liolaemidae
Genus:	Liolaemus
Species:	L. acostai
Binomial name
Liolaemus acostai Abdala & Júarez-Heredia, 2013

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

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. 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. Liolaemus acostai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 23 August 2021.

Further reading

• Abdala CS, Juárez-Heredia VI (2013). "Taxonomía y filogenia de un grupo de largatos amenzados: el grupo de Liolaemus anomalus (Iguania: Liolaemidae)". Cuadernos de Herpetología27 (2): 1–48. (Liolaemus acostai, new species). (in Spanish).