Liolaemus aparicioi

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

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

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Etymology

The specific name, aparicioi, is in honor of Bolivian herpetologist James Aparicio Effen. [2]

Geographic range

L. aparicioi is found in western Bolivia, in La Paz Department. [1] [2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. aparicioi is dry forest, at altitudes of 3,000–3,900 m (9,800–12,800 ft). [1]

Description

Small for its genus, L. aparicio may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 6 cm (2.4 in), with a tail length almost twice SVL. [2]

Behavior

L. aparicioi is terrestrial. [1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of L. aparicioi is unknown. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Aparicio, J. (2016). "Liolaemus aparicioi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T50956547A50956550. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T50956547A50956550.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Liolaemus aparicioi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 23 August 2021.

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