The micro-niche explains allotopy and syntopy in South American Liolaemus (Iguania: Liolaemidae) lizards.

ABSTRACT: Species distribution models have been established as essential tools for projecting the effects of changing environmental conditions on species distribution across space and time. The microclimatic niche denotes the environmental conditions within a habitat at a small scale or localized area. These conditions have a direct influence on several ecological traits and on species distribution as these conditions determine which organisms can survive and/or reproduce. This study examines the microclimate data from four sites located in Northwestern Salta Province, Argentina. Four South American Liolaemus lizard species were found to inhabit these four sites in allotopy or syntopy, with Liolaemus irregularis inhabiting all four sites. Liolaemus irregularis is the sole Lio

SUBMITTER: Quinteros AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841597 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature