Liolaemus dorbignyi
Liolaemus dorbignyi, also known commonly as D'Orbigny's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is endemic to South America.
| Liolaemus dorbignyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. dorbignyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus dorbignyi Koslowsky, 1898 | |
Etymology
The specific name, dorbignyi, is in honor of French naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of L. dorbignyi is grassland, at altitudes of 3,900–4,350 m (12,800–14,270 ft).[1]
Description
Large and heavy-bodies for its genus, L. dorbignyi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 10 cm (almost 4 in).[2]
Diet
L. dorbignyi is herbivorous.[1]
Reproduction
L. dorbignyi is viviparous.[1][2]
References
- Avila, L.; Abdala, S. (2016). "Liolaemus dorbignyi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56057897A56057906. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56057897A56057906.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Liolaemus dorbignyi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
- Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Liolaemus dorbignyi, p. 74).
Further reading
- Avila LJ, Martinez LE, Morando M (2013). "Checklist of lizards and amphisbaenians of Argentina: an update". Zootaxa 3613 (3): 201–238.
- Koslowsky J (1898). "Enumeración sistemática y distribución geográfica de los reptiles argentinos ". Revista del Museo de la Plata 8: 161–200. (Liolaemus dorbignyi, new species, p. 174). (in Spanish).
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