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Liolaemus attenboroughi

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

Liolaemus attenboroughi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[1] The species is endemic to Argentina, where it can be found in the Patagonian Steppe of northwestern Chubut province. It is viviparous and omnivorous.[2]

Taxonomy and naming

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L. attenboroughi was described in 2023 and named in honor of British biologist Sir David Attenborough. It is a member of the L. kingii group.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Liolaemus attenboroughi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b Sánchez, Kevin I.; Morando, Mariana; Ávila, Luciano J. (2023). "Liolaemus attenboroughi, Sánchez & Morando & Avila, 2023". TreatmentBase. Plazi. doi:10.5281/zenodo.7838525. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.