Liolaemus azarai
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| Liolaemus azarai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. azarai |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus azarai Avila, 2003 | |
The Azara's Lizard (Liolaemus azarai) is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is native to Argentina and Paraguay.
The specific name, azarai, is in honor of Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara.[2][3]
Geographic range
L. azarai is found in northeastern Argentina (Corrientes Province), and adjacent southern Paraguay (Itapúa Department, Misiones Department).[1][2]
Habitat
Behavior
L. azarai is terrestrial.[1]