Teius suquiensis AVILA & MARTORI, 1991, from Santiago del Estero, Argentina : first record and potential case of range extension

Abstract

Teius suquiensis AVILA & MARTORI, 1991, is a parthenogenic lizard present in contact zones of the parapatric sexual spe- cies Teius oculatus (D’orbigny & Bibron, 1837) and Teius teyou (Daudin, 1802) (Avi- la 2002). This is a diurnal species that feeds on insects (Avila et al. 1992). Of the two populations known, the southern is as- sociated with the Espinal and Dry Chaco ecoregions, reaching elevations of 1,210 m a.s.l. in the “Sierras de Córdoba”, in the Pro- vinces of San Luis and Córdoba, whereas, the northern is present in the Dry and Humid shrubs.