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Liolaemus acostai

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Liolaemus acostai
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. acostai
Binomial name
Liolaemus acostai

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

Etymology

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The specific name, acostai, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Juan Carlos Acosta.[2]

Geographic range

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L. acostai is found in San Juan Province, Argentina.[1][2]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitat of L. acostai is grassland, at altitudes of 700–900 m (2,300–3,000 ft).[1]

Behavior

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L. acostai is terrestrial.[1]

Diet

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L. acostai preys predominately upon ants.[1]

Reproduction

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L. acostai is oviparous.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus acostai ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56050570A56050581. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56050570A56050581.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Liolaemus acostai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.

Further reading

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  • Abdala CS, Juárez-Heredia VI (2013). "Taxonomía y filogenia de un grupo de largatos amenzados: el grupo de Liolaemus anomalus (Iguania: Liolaemidae)". Cuadernos de Herpetología 27 (2): 1–48. (Liolaemus acostai, new species). (in Spanish).