Liolaemus eleodori
| Liolaemus eleodori | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. eleodori
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| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus eleodori | |
Liolaemus eleodori, also known commonly as Eleodor's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is native to Argentina.
Etymology[edit]
The specific name, eleodori, is in honor of Eleodoro Sánchez, an employee of the Fauna Division of the government of San Juan Province, Argentina, for his support of field research.[3]
Geographic range[edit]
L. eleodori is found in San Juan Province, Argentina.[1][2]
Habitat[edit]
The preferred natural habitat of L. eleodiri is grassland, at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,500 ft).[1]
Reproduction[edit]
The mode of reproduction of L. eleodori has been described as viviparous[1] and as ovoviviparous.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus eleodori ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56058412A56058489. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56058412A56058489.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Liolaemus eleodori at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
- ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Liolaemus eleodori, p. 82).
Further reading[edit]
- Cei JM, Etheridge RE, Videla F (1985). "Especies nuevas de iguanidos del noroeste de la provincia de San Juan (Riserva Provincial San Guillermo), Argentina ". Deserta 7: 316–323. (Liolaemus eleodori, new species, p. 317). (in Spanish).
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