Phymaturus mallimaccii, also known commonly as the thorntail mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Etymology The specific name, mallimaccii, is in honor of Argentinian geologist Hugo Salvador Mallimacci.
Distribution Phymaturus mallimaccii is found in the Sierra de Famatina, La Rioja Province, Argentina.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Phymaturus mallimaccii is grassland, at altitudes of .
Behavior Phymaturus mallimaccii is terrestrial and saxicolous (rock-dwelling).
Diet A herbivorous species, Phymaturus mallimaccii eats flowers, especially those of the genera Hypochoeris and Werneria.
Reproduction The mode of reproduction of Phymaturus mallimaccii has been described as viviparous and as ovoviviparous.
Taxonomy Phymaturus mallimaccii is a member of the Phymaturus palluma species group.
References
Further reading (in Spanish). (Phymaturus mallimacci, new species).