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.
| Liolaemus eleodori | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. eleodori |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus eleodori | |
Etymology
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]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of L. eleodiri is grassland, at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,500 ft).[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of L. eleodori has been described as viviparous[1] and as ovoviviparous.[2]
References
- 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.
- Liolaemus eleodori at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
- 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
- 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).
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