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Liolaemus constanzae

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Liolaemus constanzae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. constanzae
Binomial name
Liolaemus constanzae
Synonyms
  • Liolaemus donosoi Ortiz, 1975

Liolaemus constanzae, commonly known as Constanza's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to South America.[1]

Etymology

The specific name, constanzae, is in honor of Constanza Donoso-Barros, eldest daughter of Roberto Donoso-Barros.[2]

The synonym, Liolaemus donosoi, was named in honor of Roberto Donoso-Barros.[2]

Geographic range

L. constanzae is found in Argentina and Chile, and expected to be present in Bolivia.[1][3]

Reproduction

L. constanzae is oviparous.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Espinoza R (2010). "Liolaemus constanzae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2013. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  2. ^ a b Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michel; Grayson, Michel (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Liolaemus constanzae, p. 58; L. donosoi, p. 74).
  3. ^ a b Liolaemus constanzae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 26 May 2013.

Further reading

  • Donoso-Barros R (1961). "Three New Lizards of the Genus Liolaemus from the Highest Andes of Chile and Argentina". Copeia 1961 (4): 387–391. (Liolaemus constanzae, new species).