Phymaturus mallimacciiPhymaturus mallimaccii, also known commonly as the thorntail mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.EtymologyThe specific name, mallimaccii, is in honor of Argentinian geologist Hugo Salvador Mallimacci.DistributionPhymaturus mallimaccii is found in the Sierra de Famatina, La Rioja Province, Argentina.HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of Phymaturus mallimaccii is grassland, at altitudes of.BehaviorPhymaturus mallimaccii is terrestrial and saxicolous.DietA herbivorous species, Phymaturus mallimaccii eats flowers, especially those of the genera Hypochoeris and Werneria.ReproductionThe mode of reproduction of Phymaturus mallimaccii has been described as viviparous and as ovoviviparous.TaxonomyPhymaturus mallimaccii is a member of the Phymaturus palluma species group.