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Liolaemus fitzgeraldi
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Liolaemus fitzgeraldi, also known commonly as Fitzgerald's tree iguana and la lagartija de Aconcagua (in Spanish), is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is native to southwestern South America.
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Etymology
The specific name, fitzgeraldi, is in honor of mountaineer Edward Arthur FitzGerald.[3]
Geographic range
L. fitzgeraldi is found in the Andes in Argentina (Mendoza Province, San Juan Province) and Chile (Coquimbo Region, Valparaíso Region.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of L. fitzgeraldi are shrubland and grassland, at altitudes of 2,700–4,500 m (8,900–14,800 ft).[1]
Reproduction
L. fitzgeraldi is ovoviviparous.[2]
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