| Phymaturus mallimaccii | |
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| A male Phymaturus mallimaccii | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Phymaturus |
| Species: | P. mallimaccii |
| Binomial name | |
| Phymaturus mallimaccii Cei, 1980 | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Phymaturus mallimaccii, also known commonly as the thorntail mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina. [2]
The specific name, mallimaccii, is in honor of Argentinian geologist Hugo Salvador Mallimacci. [3] : 166
Phymaturus mallimaccii is found in the Sierra de Famatina, La Rioja Province, Argentina. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of Phymaturus mallimaccii is grassland, at altitudes of 3,800–4,200 m (12,500–13,800 ft). [1]
Phymaturus mallimaccii is terrestrial and saxicolous (rock-dwelling). [1]
A herbivorous species, Phymaturus mallimaccii eats flowers, especially those of the genera Hypochoeris and Werneria . [1]
The mode of reproduction of Phymaturus mallimaccii has been described as viviparous [1] and as ovoviviparous. [2]
Phymaturus mallimaccii is a member of the Phymaturus palluma species group. [2]
