| Liolaemus buergeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. buergeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus buergeri F. Werner, 1907 | |
Liolaemus buergeri, also known commonly as Buerger's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [2] The species is native to Argentina and Chile.
The specific name, buergeri, is in honor of German explorer Otto Bürger (born 1865), who collected natural history specimens in South America. [3]
In Argentina L. buergeri is found in Mendoza Province and Neuquén Province. In Chile it is found in Curicó Province and Talca Province. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of L. buergeri is shrubland with rocky areas, at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m (4,900–9,800 ft). [1]
L. buergeri is omnivorous. [1]
L. buergeri is viviparous. [1] [2]
