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Liolaemus gracielae

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Liolaemus gracielae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. gracielae
Binomial name
Liolaemus gracielae

Liolaemus gracielae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is endemic to Argentina.

Etymology

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The specific name, gracielae, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Graciela Mirta Blanco.[3]

Geographic range

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L. gracielae is found in La Rioja Province and San Juan Province, Argentina.[1]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitat of L. gracielae is grassland at altitudes of 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and higher.[1]

Description

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Medium-sized for its genus, L. gracielae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.7 cm (3.0 in).[2]

Reproduction

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L. gracielae is viviparous.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Abdala, S.; Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus gracielae ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56062203A56062394. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56062203A56062394.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Liolaemus gracielae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ 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 gracielae, p. 105).

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