Liolaemus antonietae, also known commonly as Antonieta's lizard and el lagarto de Antonieta in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[1] The species is endemic to Chile.

Liolaemus antonietae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. antonietae
Binomial name
Liolaemus antonietae

Etymology

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The specific name, antonietae, is in honor of Chilean herpetologist Antonieta Labra Lillo.[1]

Geographic range

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L. antonietae is found in central Chile, in Biobío Region.[1]

Description

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Medium-sized for its genus, L. antonietae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 7.5 cm (3.0 in).[1]

Behavior

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Mainly arboreal, L. anchietae has been observed basking on tree trunks at heights of as much as 4 m (13 ft).[1]

Reproduction

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The mode of reproduction of L. antonietae is not known.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Liolaemus antonietae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.

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