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Liolaemus eleodori

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

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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

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L. eleodori is found in San Juan Province, Argentina.[1][2]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitat of L. eleodiri is grassland, at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,500 ft).[1]

Reproduction

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The mode of reproduction of L. eleodori has been described as viviparous[1] and as ovoviviparous.[2]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c Liolaemus eleodori 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 eleodori, p. 82).

Further reading

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  • 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).