Biology:Liolaemus martorii

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Short description: Species of lizard

Liolaemus martorii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. martorii
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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Liolaemus martorii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  2. 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. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named iucn status 19 November 2021


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