Biology:Liolaemus attenboroughi

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Short description: Species of lizard

Liolaemus attenboroughi
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. attenboroughi
Binomial name
Liolaemus attenboroughi
Sánchez, Morando, & Avila, 2023

Liolaemus attenboroughi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[1] It is native to Argentina , where it can be found in the Patagonian Steppe of northwestern Chubut province. It is viviparous and omnivorous.[2]

Taxonomy and naming

L. attenboroughi was described in 2023 and named in honor of Sir David Attenborough. It is a member of the L. kingii group.[2]

References

  1. Liolaemus attenboroughi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Sánchez, Kevin I.; Morando, Mariana; Avila, Luciano J. (2023). Liolaemus attenboroughi, Sánchez & Morando & Avila, 2023. Plazi. doi:10.5281/zenodo.7838525. https://treatment.plazi.org/id/665587A3-6D16-3176-FF29-3ADAFB435945. Retrieved 20 November 2023. 

Wikidata ☰ Q118995130 entry