Liolaemus cristiani

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

Liolaemus cristiani is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is native to Chile.

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Etymology

The specific name, cristiani, is in honor of Cristián Navarro, son of José Navarro. [2] [3]

Geographic range

L. cristiani is endemic to Maule Region, Chile. [1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. cristiani is rocky areas of shrubland, at altitudes of 2,300–2,460 m (7,550–8,070 ft). [1]

Diet

L. cristiani is omnivorous, preying upon insects and eating plant material. [1]

Reproduction

L. cristiani is viviparous. [1] [2]

Taxonomy

L. cristiani is a member of the neuquensis species group of Liolaemus. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Mella, J.; Espejo, P.; Ortiz, J.C.; Nunez [sic], H.; Valladares, P. (2016). "Liolaemus cristiani ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T56052371A56052374. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56052371A56052374.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Liolaemus cristiani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. Núñez et al. (1991).

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