Liolaemus acostai | |
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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. acostai
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Binomial name | |
Liolaemus acostai
Abdala &
Júarez-Heredia, 2013
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Liolaemus acostai is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is endemic to Argentina.
The specific name, acostai, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Juan Carlos Acosta. [2]
L. acostai is found in San Juan Province, Argentina. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of L. acostai is grassland, at altitudes of 700–900 m (2,300–3,000 ft). [1]
L. acostai is terrestrial. [1]
L. acostai preys predominately upon ants. [1]
Liolaemus acostai | |
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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. acostai
|
Binomial name | |
Liolaemus acostai
Abdala &
Júarez-Heredia, 2013
|
Liolaemus acostai is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is endemic to Argentina.
The specific name, acostai, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Juan Carlos Acosta. [2]
L. acostai is found in San Juan Province, Argentina. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of L. acostai is grassland, at altitudes of 700–900 m (2,300–3,000 ft). [1]
L. acostai is terrestrial. [1]
L. acostai preys predominately upon ants. [1]