Liolaemus atacamensis

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Liolaemus atacamensis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. atacamensis
Binomial name
Liolaemus atacamensis
Müller, & Hellmich, 1933

Liolaemus atacamensis (Atacama tree iguana) is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is endemic to Chile, with occurrence noted in the Chilean matorral.

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References

  1. Lobos, G.; Marambio, Y.; Valladares, P.; Ruiz de Gamboa, M. (2016). "Liolaemus atacamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T177928A69941975. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T177928A69941975.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.