Liolaemus constanzae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Liolaemidae |
Genus: | Liolaemus |
Species: | L. constanzae
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Binomial name | |
Liolaemus constanzae
Donoso-Barros, 1961
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Synonyms | |
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Liolaemus constanzae, commonly known as Constanza's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to South America. [1]
The specific name, constanzae, is in honor of Constanza Donoso-Barros, eldest daughter of Roberto Donoso-Barros. [3]
The synonym, Liolaemus donosoi, was named in honor of Roberto Donoso-Barros. [3]
L. constanzae is found in Chile, [1] [4] possibly Argentina (no confirmed records seem to exist [1]), and is expected to be present in Bolivia. [4]
The preferred natural habitats of L. constanzae are sandy and rocky areas in desert and shrubland, at altitudes of 1,400–3,900 m (4,600–12,800 ft). [1]
L. constanzae feeds on plants and seeds, and it preys upon small invertebrates. [1]
L. constanzae is oviparous. [4]