Liolaemus avilae

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Liolaemus avilae
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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.

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Etymology

The specific name, avilae, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Luciano Javier Avila. [2]

Geographic range

L. avilae is found in southern Argentina, in Santa Cruz Province. [1] [2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. avilae is grassland, at altitudes of 1,000–1,400 m (3,300–4,600 ft). [1]

Reproduction

L. avilae is viviparous. [2] Litter size may be three to six newborns. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus avilai[sic]". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T56050992A56050996. Accessed 05 February 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Liolaemus avilai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 05 February 2024.

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