Liolaemus acostai
| Liolaemus acostai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| 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.
Etymology
The specific name, acostai, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Juan Carlos Acosta.[2]
Geographic range
L. acostai is found in San Juan Province, Argentina.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of L. acostai is grassland, at altitudes of 700–900 m (2,300–3,000 ft).[1]
Behavior
L. acostai is terrestrial.[1]
Diet
L. acostai preys predominately upon ants.[1]
Reproduction
References
- ^ a b c d e f Avila, L. (2016). "Liolaemus acostai ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56050570A56050581. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56050570A56050581.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Liolaemus acostai at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
Further reading
- Abdala CS, Juárez-Heredia VI (2013). "Taxonomía y filogenia de un grupo de largatos amenzados: el grupo de Liolaemus anomalus (Iguania: Liolaemidae)". Cuadernos de Herpetología 27 (2): 1–48. (Liolaemus acostai, new species). (in Spanish).