L. arambarensis (Fam. Liolaemodae) is found only in Rio Grande do Sul state, in restingas from Patos lagoon, occurring from Itapuã (lat: 30o 22’ 48’’ S) (Viamão municipality,) to the city of São Lourenço do Sul (lat: 31o 24’ 3’’ S) (Verrastro et al. 2003). Liolaemus arambarensis is a small lizard that inhabits restinga environments in Patos Lagoon (Rio Grande do Sul state), being endemic of these areas. It has about 56 mm to 60 mm of snout-vent length (SVL) for males and females, respectively. The minimum reproductive size is 45.8 mm (SVL) for males and 45.3 mm (SVL) for females (Verrastro et al. 2003). It presents a cryptic coloration, having the same color of the substrate. The lizard is a sedentary grazer, feeding on insects, spiders, and vegetation (Verrastro 2001). It presents an oviparous reproduction that occurs between August and March (Verrastro 2001).
L. arambarensis (Fam. Liolaemodae) is found only in Rio Grande do Sul state, in restingas from Patos lagoon, occurring from Itapuã (lat: 30o 22’ 48’’ S) (Viamão municipality,) to the city of São Lourenço do Sul (lat: 31o 24’ 3’’ S) (Verrastro et al. 2003). Liolaemus arambarensis is a small lizard that inhabits restinga environments in Patos Lagoon (Rio Grande do Sul state), being endemic of these areas. It has about 56 mm to 60 mm of snout-vent length (SVL) for males and females, respectively. The minimum reproductive size is 45.8 mm (SVL) for males and 45.3 mm (SVL) for females (Verrastro et al. 2003). It presents a cryptic coloration, having the same color of the substrate. The lizard is a sedentary grazer, feeding on insects, spiders, and vegetation (Verrastro 2001). It presents an oviparous reproduction that occurs between August and March (Verrastro 2001).
