| Liolaemus avilae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. avilae |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus avilae | |
Liolaemus avilae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is endemic to Argentina.
The specific name, avilae, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Luciano Javier Avila. [2]
L. avilae is found in southern Argentina, in Santa Cruz Province. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of L. avilae is grassland, at altitudes of 1,000–1,400 m (3,300–4,600 ft). [1]
L. avilae is viviparous. [2] Litter size may be three to six newborns. [1]
