Liolaemus gallardoi

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
Liolaemus gallardoi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. gallardoi
Binomial name
Liolaemus gallardoi
Cei & Scolaro, 1982
Synonyms[2]
  • Liolaemus archeforus gallardoi
    Cei & Scolaro, 1982
  • Liolaemus gallardoi
    — Cei & Scolaro, 1996

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

The specific name, gallardoi, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist José María Alfonso Félix Gallardo.[3]

Geographic range

L. gallardoi is found in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina,[2] in the vicinity of Belgrano Lake.[1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. gallardoi is shrubland, at altitudes of 1,000–1,300 m (3,300–4,300 ft).[1]

Diet

L. gallardoi preys upon insects.[1]

Reproduction

L. gallardoi is viviparous[1] (ovoviviparous).[2]

Taxonomy

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