Liolaemus attenboroughi
Appearance
Liolaemus attenboroughi | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Liolaemidae |
Genus: | Liolaemus |
Species: | L. attenboroughi
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Binomial name | |
Liolaemus attenboroughi |
Liolaemus attenboroughi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[1]
Distribution, taxonomy and naming
[edit]The species is endemic to Argentina, where it can be found in the Patagonian Steppe of northwestern Chubut province. It is viviparous and omnivorous.[2]
L. attenboroughi was described in 2023 and named in honor of British biologist Sir David Attenborough. It is a member of the L. kingii group.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Liolaemus attenboroughi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
- ^ a b Sánchez, Kevin I.; Morando, Mariana; Ávila, Luciano J. (2023). "Liolaemus attenboroughi, Sánchez & Morando & Avila, 2023". TreatmentBase. Plazi. doi:10.5281/zenodo.7838525. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.