Liolaemus espinozai

Liolaemus espinozai is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.^[2] The species is native to Argentina.

Liolaemus espinozai
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Liolaemidae
Genus:	Liolaemus
Species:	L. espinozai
Binomial name
Liolaemus espinozai Abdala, 2005

Etymology

The specific name, espinozai, is in honor of American herpetologist Robert Earl Espinoza.^[3]

Geographic range

L. espinozai is endemic to Catamarca Province, Argentina.^[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. espinozai are sand dunes, grassland, and shrubland, at altitudes of 2,200–2,800 m (7,200–9,200 ft).^[1]

Diet

L. espinozai preys predominately upon ants.^[1]

Reproduction

L. espinozai is ovoviviparous.^[2]

Taxonomy

L. espinoza belongs to the L. darwinii species group.^[2]