Pristidactylus valeriae

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
Pristidactylus valeriae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Leiosauridae
Genus: Pristidactylus
Species:
P. valeriae
Binomial name
Pristidactylus valeriae
Synonyms[2]
  • Urostrophus valeriae
    Donoso-Barros, 1966
  • Cupriguanus valeriae
    — Donoso-Barros, 1975
  • Pristidactylus valeriae
    Etheridge & E. Williams, 1985

Pristidactylus valeriae is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to Chile where it is found in the Chilean matorral.

The specific name, valeriae, is in honor of Donoso-Barros' fourth daughter, Valeria.[3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of P. vaeriae are forest and shrubland at altitudes of 170–2,280 m (560–7,480 ft).[1]

Reproduction

P. valeriae is oviparous.[2]

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