Liolaemus morenoi

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

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

The specific name, morenoi, is in honor of Argentinian zoologist Francisco Josue Pascasio Moreno (1852–1919).[3]:183

Geographic distribution

Liolaemus morenoi is found in western Argentina, in Neuquén Province.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Liolaemus morenoi are sand dunes, grassland, and shrubland, at elevations of 550–700 m (1,800–2,300 ft).[1]

Behavior

Liolaemus morenoi is terrestrial.[1]

Diet

Liolaemus morenoi preys predominately upon insects.[1]

Reproduction

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