Contomastix leachei


Contomastix leachei is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Etymology

The specific name, leachei, is in honor of Argentinian landowner Don Francisco Leache who was the kind host of Italian ornithologist Alfredo Borelli, who collected the holotype.

Geographic range

C. leachei is found in northwestern Argentina, in the provinces of Jujuy and Salta.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. leachei is forest.

Reproduction

C. leachei is oviparous.

Taxonomy

C. leachei is a member of the C. lacertoides species group.