Liolaemus espinozai


Liolaemus espinozai is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to Argentina.

Etymology

The specific name, espinozai, is in honor of American herpetologist Robert Earl Espinoza.

Geographic range

L. espinozai is endemic to Catamarca Province, Argentina.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. espinozai are sand dunes, grassland, and shrubland, at altitudes of.

Diet

L. espinozai preys predominately upon ants.

Reproduction

L. espinozai is ovoviviparous.

Taxonomy

L. espinoza belongs to the L. darwinii species group.