| Liolaemus forsteri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. forsteri |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus forsteri Laurent, 1982 | |
Liolaemus forsteri, also known commonly as Forster's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia. [2]
The specific name, forsteri, is in honor of German entomologist Walter Forster. [3]
L. forsteri is found in La Paz Department, Bolivia. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of L. forsteri is rocky areas of grassland, at altitudes of 4,100–4,700 m (13,500–15,400 ft). It has also been found in agricultural areas such as in rock piles on potato farms and in pastures of alpacas and llamas. [1]
Liolaemus is a genus of iguanian lizards, containing many species, all of which are endemic to South America.
Liolaemus constanzae, commonly known as Constanza's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to South America.
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Liolaemus paulinae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.
Liolaemus walkeri is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to South America.
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Liolaemus cazianiae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
Liolaemus chacoensis, the Chaco tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is native to Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Liolaemus chaltin is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is native to Argentina and Bolivia.
Liolaemus cranwelli, also known commonly as Cranwell's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to Bolivia.
Liolaemus dorbignyi, also known commonly as D'Orbigny's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Liolaemus espinozai is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to Argentina.
Liolaemus etheridgei is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to Peru.
Liolaemus fittkaui is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia.
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