Liolaemus escarchadosi

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
Liolaemus escarchadosi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. escarchadosi
Binomial name
Liolaemus escarchadosi
Scolaro, 1997

Liolaemus escarchadosi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is native to Argentina and Chile.

The specific name, escarchadosi, refers to Los Escarchados, an area in Patagonia.[3]

Geographic range

L. escarchadosi is found in southern Santa Cruz Province, Argentina,[1] and in a small area of adjacent southern Chile.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. escarchadosi is grassland, at altitudes of 40–1,200 m (130–3,940 ft).[1]

Diet

L. escarchadosi preys upon beetles.[1]

Reproduction

L. escarchadosi is ovoviviparous.[2]

Taxonomy

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