| Liolaemus paulinae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. paulinae |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus paulinae Donoso-Barros, 1961 | |
Liolaemus paulinae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. [1]
Both the specific name, paulinae, and the common name, Paulina's tree iguana, are in honor of Paulina who is one of the daughters of Roberto Donoso-Barros. [2]
L. paulinae is endemic to the Antofagasta Region of Chile.
The preferred habitat of L. paulinae is shrubland. [1] The holotype was collected at an elevation of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft). [3]
L. paulinae is viviparous. [3]
