Biology:Liolaemus martorii
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Short description: Species of lizard
| Liolaemus martorii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. martorii
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| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus martorii Abdala, 2003
| |
Liolaemus martorii is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, martorii, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Ricardo Armando Martori.[2]: 170
Geographic distribution
Liolaemus martorii is found in Río Negro Province, Argentina.[3][1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus martorii is shrubland on sand dunes or sandy soil, at altitudes from sea level to 200 m (660 ft).[3]
Behavior
Liolaemus martorii is terrestrial.[3]
Diet
Liolaemus martorii preys predominately upon insects.[3]
Reproduction
Liolaemus martorii is oviparous.[3][1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Liolaemus martorii 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Cite error: Invalid
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Wikidata ☰ Q5072896 entry
