Liolaemus puelche
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| Liolaemus puelche | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. puelche |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus puelche | |
Liolaemus puelche is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.[2]
The specific name, puelche, is in honor of the aboriginal Puelche people, who live in Mendoza Province, Argentina.[3]
Geographic range
Habitat
Description
Robust and medium-sized for its genus, L. puelche may attain snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 9 cm (3.5 in).[2]
Diet
L. puelche preys predominately on arthropods, but also eats some plant matter.[1]