Liolaemus hatcheri

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

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
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Liolaemus hatcheri
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. hatcheri
Binomial name
Liolaemus hatcheri
Stejneger, 1909
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Etymology

The specific name, hatcheri, is in honor of American paleontologist John Bell Hatcher.[3]

Geographic range

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

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. hatcheri are grassland and shrubland, at altitude of 900–1,500 m (3,000–4,900 ft).[1]

Diet

L. hatcheri preys predominately upon insects.[1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of L. hatcheri has been described as being viviparous[1] and as being ovoviviparous.[2]

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