Leiosaurus paronae

Leiosaurus paronae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Leiosauridae
Genus: Leiosaurus
Species:
L. paronae
Binomial name
Leiosaurus paronae
(Peracca, 1897)
Synonyms
  • Aperopristis paronae
    Peracca, 1897

Leiosaurus paronae is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Etymology

The specific name, paronae, is in honor of Italian zoologist Corrado Parona.: 201 

Description

Leiosaurus paronae is relatively long and slender. Its coloration is similar to that of Leiosaurus catamarcensis. However, L. paronae is recognizable by its reduced dorsal crest, and its weakly keeled ventral scales.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Leiosaurus paronae are forest and shrubland.

Reproduction

Leiosaurus paronae is oviparous.

Conseration

Leiosaurus paronae is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation for timber extraction and for agricultural activities.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cacciali, P.; Carreira, S.; Kacoliris, F.; Montero, R.; Pelegrin, N. (2017). "Leiosaurus paronae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T203149A2761164. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T203149A2761164.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Leiosaurus paronae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.

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