Liolaemus avilae | |
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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]
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