Liolaemus mapuche

Liolaemus mapuche
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. mapuche
Binomial name
Liolaemus mapuche
Abdala, 2002

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

Etymology

The specific name, mapuche, is in honor of the Mapuche people, an aboriginal tribe of Patagonia.[3]: 167 

Geographic range

Liolaemus mapuche is found in the Argentinian provinces of Neuquén[1][2] and Río Negro.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus mapuche is grassland and shrubland, at altitudes of 500–650 m (1,640–2,130 ft).[1]

Diet

Liolaemus mapuche preys upon ants.[1]

Reproduction

Liolaemus mapuche is oviparous.[2]

Taxonomy

Liolaemus mapuche is a member of the Liolaemus boulengeri species group.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Avila, L.; Abdala, S. (2017). "Liolaemus mapuche". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T178558A61323747. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Liolaemus mapuche at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ 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.

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