Liolaemus isabelae

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
Liolaemus isabelae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. isabelae
Binomial name
Liolaemus isabelae
Synonyms[2]

Liolaemus nigroventrolateralis
Ortiz, 1994

Pictures of Liolaemus isabelae

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

The specific name, isabelae, is in honor of Isabel Yermany who is the wife of senior describer José Navarro.[3]

Geographic range

L. isabelae is found in Atacama Region,[1] which is in northern Chile.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. isabelae is desert, at altitudes of 2,850–3,672 m (9,350–12,047 ft).[1]

Behavior

L. isabelae is terrestrial.[1]

Diet

L. isabelae preys upon insects.[1]

Reproduction

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