Liolaemus martorii
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. martorii
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| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus martorii Abdala, 2003
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Liolaemus martorii is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.[2]
Etymology
[edit]The specific name, martorii, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Ricardo Armando Martori.[3]: 170
Geographic distribution
[edit]Liolaemus martorii is found in Río Negro Province, Argentina.[1][2]
Habitat
[edit]The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus martorii is shrubland on sand dunes or sandy soil, at altitudes from sea level to 200 m (660 ft).[1]
Behavior
[edit]Liolaemus martorii is terrestrial.[1]
Diet
[edit]Liolaemus martorii preys predominately upon insects.[1]
Reproduction
[edit]Liolaemus martorii is oviparous.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Avila, L.; Abdala, S.; Kacoliris, F. (2017). "Liolaemus martorii ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T56065022A56065073. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Liolaemus martorii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
- ^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.