Liolaemus montanezi
| Liolaemus montanezi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. montanezi
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| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus montanezi Cabrera & Monguillot, 2006
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Liolaemus montanezi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, montanezi, is in honor of Alvaro Montañez of Parque Nacional San Guillermo, Argentina.[3]: 182
Geographic distribution
Liolaemus montanezi is found in western Argentina, in San Juan Province.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus montanezi is shrubland, at elevations around 2,300 m (7,500 ft).[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of Liolaemus montanezi is unknown.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus montanezi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T56077261A56077269. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Liolaemus montanezi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
- ^ 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.
Further reading
- Cabrera, M.R.; Monguillot, J.C. (2006). "A new Andean species of Liolaemus of the darwinii Complex (Reptilia: Iguanidae)". Zootaxa. 1106 (35–43). (Liolaemus montanezi, new species).