Liolaemus cazianiae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Liolaemidae |
Genus: | Liolaemus |
Species: | L. cazianiae |
Binomial name | |
Liolaemus cazianiae | |
Liolaemus cazianiae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is endemic to Argentina.
The specific name, cazianiae (feminine, genitive singular), is in honor of Argentinean ecologist Sandra Caziani (1961–2005). [3]
L. cazianiae is found in Salta Province, Argentina. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitats of L. cazianiae are shrubland and grassland, at altitudes of 3,485–4,285 m (11,434–14,058 ft). [1]
The diet of L. cazianiae consists of plant material. [1]
L. cazianiae is viviparous. [1]