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

Liolaemus avilae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. avilae
Binomial name
Liolaemus avilae

Etymology

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The specific name, avilae, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Luciano Javier Avila.[2]

Geographic range

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L. avilae is found in southern Argentina, in Santa Cruz Province.[1][2]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitat of L. avilae is grassland, at altitudes of 1,000–1,400 m (3,300–4,600 ft).[1]

Reproduction

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L. avilae is viviparous.[2] Litter size may be three to six newborns.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus avilai [sic]". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56050992A56050996. Accessed 05 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Liolaemus avilai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 05 February 2024.

Further reading

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  • Avila LJ, Martinez LE, Morando M (2013). "Checklist of lizards and amphisbaenians of Argentina: an update". Zootaxa 3616 (3): 201–238.
  • Breitman MF, Parra M, Pérez CHF, Sites JW Jr (2011). "Two new species of lizards from the Liolaemus lineomaculatus section (Squamata: Iguania: Liolaemidae) from southern Patagonia". Zootaxa 3120: 1–28. (Liolaemus avilae, new species, pp. 16–21, Figures 6–7). (in English, with an abstract in Spanish).
  • Breitman MF, Minoli I, Ávila LJ, Medina CD, Sites JW Jr, Morando M (2014). "Lagartijas de la provincia de Santa Cruz (Argentina): distribución geográfica, diversidad genética y estado de conservación ". Cuadernos de Herpetología 28 (2): 83–110. (in Spanish).
  • Zimin, Anna, et al. (37 authors) (2022). "A global analysis of viviparity in squamates highlights its prevalence in cold climates". Global Ecology and Biogeography 31 (12): 2437–2452.