Liolaemus cristiani explained

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

Etymology

The specific name, cristiani, is in honor of Cristián Navarro, son of José Navarro.^[1]

Geographic range

L. cristiani is endemic to Maule Region, Chile.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. cristiani is rocky areas of shrubland, at altitudes of 2300–.

Diet

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

Reproduction

L. cristiani is viviparous.

Taxonomy

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

Further reading

• Demangel D (2016). Reptiles del Centro Sur de Chile: Guía de Campo. Concepción, Chile: Corporación Chilena de la Madera (CORMA). 187 pp. . (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).

Notes and References

1. [species:Herman Núñez|Núñez]