Two New Species of the Lizard Genus Liolaemus (Squamata: Liolaemidae) from Northern Patagonia, with Comments on Liolaemus rothi

A number of undescribed species of the iguanian lizard genus Liolaemus, formerly referred to Liolaemus rothi and Liolaemus boulengeri, have been identified in the northern Patagonian region of Argentina. Descriptions of two of the species are presented, along with their distributions and natural his...

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Published inJournal of herpetology Vol. 37; no. 2; pp. 325 - 341
Main Authors Etheridge, Richard, Christie, Miguel I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published St. Louis Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles 01.06.2003
Subjects
Abdomen
CONTENTS
Female animals
Herpetology
Keels
Lizards
Male animals
Neck
Stripes
Systematics
Thigh
Throat
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Summary:A number of undescribed species of the iguanian lizard genus Liolaemus, formerly referred to Liolaemus rothi and Liolaemus boulengeri, have been identified in the northern Patagonian region of Argentina. Descriptions of two of the species are presented, along with their distributions and natural history. Liolaemus rothi is redescribed, a lectotype is designated, its likely provenience is discussed, and its distribution and natural history are given.
ISSN:0022-1511
1937-2418
DOI:10.1670/0022-1511(2003)037[0325:TNSOTL]2.0.CO;2