Liolaemus martorii

Liolaemus martorii
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Liolaemidae
Genus:	Liolaemus
Species:	L. martorii
Binomial name
Liolaemus martorii Abdala, 2003

Liolaemus martorii is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina. ^[2]

Etymology

The specific name, martorii, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Ricardo Armando Martori. ^{[3] : 170}

Geographic distribution

Liolaemus martorii is found in Río Negro Province, Argentina. ^{[1] [2]}

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus martorii is shrubland on sand dunes or sandy soil, at altitudes from sea level to 200 m (660 ft). ^[1]

Behavior

Liolaemus martorii is terrestrial. ^[1]

Diet

Liolaemus martorii preys predominately upon insects. ^[1]

Reproduction

Liolaemus martorii is oviparous. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. Avila, L.; Abdala, S.; Kacoliris, F. (2017). "Liolaemus martorii ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T56065022A56065073. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
2. Liolaemus martorii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 23 August 2021.
3. Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN   978-1-4214-0135-5.