Liolaemus attenboroughi
Liolaemus attenboroughi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[1]
| Liolaemus attenboroughi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. attenboroughi |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus attenboroughi | |
Distribution, Taxonomy and naming
The species is endemic to Argentina, where it can be found in the Patagonian Steppe of northwestern Chubut province. It is viviparous and omnivorous.[2]
L. attenboroughi was described in 2023 and named in honor of British biologist 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.
- Sánchez, Kevin I.; Morando, Mariana; Ávila, Luciano J. (2023). "Liolaemus attenboroughi, Sánchez & Morando & Avila, 2023". TreatmentBase. Plazi. doi:10.5281/zenodo.7838525. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
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