Liolaemus Brizuelai
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''Liolaemus brizuelai'' is a species of lizard in the Family (biology), family Liolaemidae. The species is Endemism, endemic to Argentina.


Etymology

The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''brizuelai'', is in honor of Argentine landowner Pío Brizuela, on whose property the holotype was collected.


Geographic range

''L. brizuelai'' is only known from Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina.


Habitat

''L. brizuelai'' inhabits a sandy region dominated by ''Prosopis flexuosa'' forest. It can be found under fallen trees.


Description

''L. brizuelai'' is a medium-sized member of the genus ''Liolaemus'', reaching in snout–vent length.


References

Liolaemus, brizuelai Reptiles of Argentina Endemic reptilia species of Argentina Reptiles described in 2021 Taxa named by Cristian Simón Abdala Taxa named by Andrés Sebastián Quinteros {{Lizard-stub