| Liolaemus | |
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| Liolaemus tenuis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus Wiegmann, 1834 [1] |
| Type species | |
| Liolaemus nigromaculatus Wiegmann, 1834 | |
| Subgenera | |
Liolaemus is a genus of iguanian lizards, containing many species, all of which are endemic to South America. [2]
Members of the genus Liolaemus form a dominant part of the lizard fauna of the southern part of the continent of South America, and vary considerably in size (45–100 millimetres or 1.8–3.9 inches snout–vent length) and weight (3–200 grams or 0.1–7.1 ounces).
Liolaemus species are found in the Andes and adjacent lowlands, from Peru to Tierra del Fuego, [3] at altitudes that can exceed 4,500 metres (14,800 ft). [4] The genus has been recorded at 5,400 metres above sea level on Chachani mountain, which is the highest recorded altitude for any reptile species. [5]
Liolaemus magellanicus and Liolaemus sarmientoi are the world's southernmost reptiles, living as far south as Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego and the northern shores of the Strait of Magellan respectively. [6] [7]
Most species of Liolaemus are omnivorous, but a few purely insectivorous and herbivorous species are known.
There are more than 225 described species in the genus Liolaemus, but the true number of species may be about double this number. [4] Liolaemus is by far the largest genus of the liolaemid lizards, which are traditionally treated as subfamily Liolaeminae within the Iguanidae but more recently were proposed for upranking to full family Liolaemidae.
The following species are recognised: [8] [9] [10]
Some species of Liolaemus have been recently kept as pets, and as many of them originate from regions that experience cold conditions, they are named "snow swifts". More generally, the genus is known as "tree iguanas".
Phymaturus is a genus of iguanian lizards of the family Liolaemidae, a family which was traditionally included in the Iguanidae as a subfamily, but more recently was proposed to warrant family status in the Liolaemidae. Phymaturus is the mid-sized genus of its family, with 50 species altogether known as of 2021; new species are still being discovered, however.
Liolaemus gravenhorstii, commonly known as Gravenhorst's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Liolaemus hellmichi, commonly known as Hellmich's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. This species is endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion within the nation of Chile.
Liolaemus chiliensis is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae, also referred to as the weeping or crying lizard in English. Synonyms for this species include Liodeira chilensis and Calotes chiliensis. Less commonly, it is called the Talcahuano Smooth-throated Lizard.
Liolaemus sarmientoi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is considered a medium-sized example of the family, with an average snout–vent length of 76 to 77 mm, with males usually larger than females.
Liolaemus antonietae, also known commonly as Antonieta's lizard and el lagarto de Antonieta in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Chile.
Liolaemus aparicioi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia.
Liolaemus boulengeri, also known commonly as Boulenger's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus brizuelai is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus buergeri, also known commonly as Buerger's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to Argentina and Chile.
Liolaemus donosobarrosi, also known commonly as Donoso-Barros' tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus duellmani, also known commonly as Duellman's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus fitzgeraldi, also known commonly as Fitzgerald's tree iguana and la lagartija de Aconcagua, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to southwestern South America.
Liolaemus goetschi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus gracielae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus hatcheri is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus josei is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus kriegi, also known commonly as Krieg's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus patriciaiturrae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Chile.
Liolaemus puelche is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
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