Liolaemus escarchadosi

Scolaro & Cei, 1997
Lagartija De Los Escarchados

Family: Liolaemidae
Order: Squamata
Class: Reptilia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Description

Liolaemus escarchadosi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is native to Argentina and Chile.

Etymology: The specific name, escarchadosi, refers to Los Escarchados, an area in Patagonia.

Geographic range: L. escarchadosi is found in southern Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and in a small area of adjacent southern Chile.

Habitat: The preferred natural habitat of L. escarchadosi is grassland, at altitudes of .

Diet: L. escarchadosi preys upon beetles.

Reproduction: L. escarchadosi is ovoviviparous.

Taxonomy: L. escarchadosi belongs to the L. kingii species group.

Source: Wikipedia, article Liolaemus escarchadosi. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.