Liolaemus constanzae

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Liolaemus constanzae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

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The specific name, constanzae, is in honor of Constanza Donoso-Barros, eldest daughter of Roberto Donoso-Barros.[3]

The synonym, Liolaemus donosoi, was named in honor of Roberto Donoso-Barros.[3]

Geographic range

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L. constanzae is found in Chile,[1][4] possibly Argentina (no confirmed records seem to exist[1]), and is expected to be present in Bolivia.[4]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitats of L. constanzae are sandy and rocky areas in desert and shrubland, at altitudes of 1,400–3,900 m (4,600–12,800 ft).[1]

L. constanzae feeds on plants and seeds, and it preys upon small invertebrates.[1]

Reproduction

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L. constanzae is oviparous.[4]

References

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  2. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). (Liolaemus constanzae, new species).
  3. ^ a b Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).. (Liolaemus constanzae, p. 58; L. donosoi, p. 74).
  4. ^ a b c Liolaemus constanzae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 18 April 2021.


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