Liolaemus avilae

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

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

The specific name, avilae, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Luciano Javier Avila.[2]

Geographic range

L. avilae is found in southern Argentina, in Santa Cruz Province.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. avilae is grassland, at altitudes of 1,000–1,400 m (3,300–4,600 ft).[1]

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