Liolaemus heliodermis ESPINOZA, LOBO & CRUZ, 2000
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Higher Taxa | Liolaemidae, Iguania, Sauria, Squamata (lizards) |
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Synonym | Liolaemus heliodermis ESPINOZA, LOBO & CRUZ 2000 |
Distribution | Argentina (Tucumán), elevation 2820 m. Type locality: “from km marker 95, Ruta Provincial 307, approximately 32 km (by road) from Tafí del Valle, Departamento Tafí del Valle, Provincia de Tucumán, Argentina (26 ̊ 40.82’ S, 65 ̊ 48.74’ W, 2820 m)". |
Reproduction | viviparous (phylogenetic imputation, fide Zimin et al. 2022) |
Types | Holotype: FML 7196 (Fundación Miguel Lillo) |
Diagnosis | Diagnosis. See entry of Liolaemus punmahuida. |
Comment | Belongs to the Liolaemus elongatus group (fide ESPINOZA et al. 2000). |
Etymology | Named after the Greek nouns helio neaning "sun," and derm, meaning "skin." The literal translation "sun skin," refers to the bright, sulfur-yellow dorsal color of the torso in males of the species. The specific epithet heliodermis is a noun in apposition. |
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