Biology:Liolaemus attenboroughi
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Short description: Species of lizard
Liolaemus attenboroughi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Liolaemidae |
Genus: | Liolaemus |
Species: | L. attenboroughi
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Binomial name | |
Liolaemus attenboroughi Sánchez, Morando, & Avila, 2023
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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
- ↑ Liolaemus attenboroughi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
- ↑ 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
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liolaemus attenboroughi.
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