Liolaemus dorbignyi

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Liolaemus dorbignyi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. dorbignyi
Binomial name
Liolaemus dorbignyi
Koslowsky, 1898

Liolaemus dorbignyi, also known commonly as D'Orbigny's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is endemic to South America.

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Etymology

The specific name, dorbignyi, is in honor of French naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny. [3]

Geographic range

L. dorbignyi is native to Argentina and Bolivia. [2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. dorbignyi is grassland, at altitudes of 3,900–4,350 m (12,800–14,270 ft). [1]

Reproduction

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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Avila, L.; Abdala, S. (2016). "Liolaemus dorbignyi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T56057897A56057906. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56057897A56057906.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Liolaemus dorbignyi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN   978-1-4214-0135-5. (Liolaemus dorbignyi, p. 74).

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