Liolaemus antonietae explained

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. The species is endemic to Chile.

Etymology

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

Geographic range

L. antonietae is found in central Chile, in Biobío Region.

Description

Medium-sized for its genus, L. antonietae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about .

Behavior

Mainly arboreal, L. anchietae has been observed basking on tree trunks at heights of as much as .

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of L. antonietae is not known.

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