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Liolaemus fitzingerii

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Liolaemus fitzingerii, also known commonly as Fitzinger's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is native to extreme southern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, fitzingerii, is in honor of Austrian herpetologist Leopold Fitzinger.[3]

Geographic range

L. fitzingerii is found in Argentina (Chubut Province, Santa Cruz Province) and Chile (Aysén Region).[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. fitzingerii are shrubland and grassland, at altitudes from sea level to 1,100 m (3,600 ft).[1]

Diet

L. fitzingerii preys predominately on insects.[1]

Reproduction

L. fitzingerii is oviparous.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Espinoza, R.E.; Cruz, F.; Avila, L.; Vidal, M.; Tala, C.; Ortiz, J.C.; Nunez, H.; Avilés, R.; Garin, C.; Nunez, J.; Sallabery, N.; Victoriano, P.; Mella, J. (2016). "Liolaemus fitzingerii ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T178518A61323580. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T178518A61323580.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Liolaemus fitzingerii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ 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 fitzingerii, p. 91).
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Liolaemus fitzingerii: Brief Summary

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Liolaemus fitzingerii, also known commonly as Fitzinger's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to extreme southern South America.

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