Liolaemus buergeri | |
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Scientific classification | |
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]
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