Liolaemus cristiani is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is native to Chile.

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

Etymology

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The specific name, cristiani, is in honor of Cristián Navarro, son of José Navarro.[2][3]

Geographic range

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L. cristiani is endemic to Maule Region, Chile.[1]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitat of L. cristiani is rocky areas of shrubland, at altitudes of 2,300–2,460 m (7,550–8,070 ft).[1]

Diet

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L. cristiani is omnivorous, preying upon insects and eating plant material.[1]

Reproduction

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L. cristiani is viviparous.[1][2]

Taxonomy

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L. cristiani is a member of the neuquensis species group of Liolaemus.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Mella, J.; Espejo, P.; Ortiz, J.C.; Nunez [sic], H.; Valladares, P. (2016). "Liolaemus cristiani ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56052371A56052374. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56052371A56052374.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Liolaemus cristiani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ Núñez et al. (1991).

Further reading

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  • Demangel D (2016). Reptiles del Centro Sur de Chile: Guía de Campo. Concepción, Chile: Corporación Chilena de la Madera (CORMA). 187 pp. ISBN 978-956-8398-09-5. (Liolaemus cristiani, pp. 79–80). (in Spanish).
  • Núñez, Herman; Navarro, José; Loyola, José (1991). "Liolaemus maldonadae y Liolaemus cristiani, dos especies nuevas de lagartijas para Chile (Reptilia, Squamata)". Boletin Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Santiago de Chile 42: 79–88. ("Liolaemus cristiani Navarro, Núñez & Loyola", new species, pp. 84–86, Figure 4). (in Spanish).