Hoplocercidae are a family of lizards native to the tropical forests, woodlands and savanna-like habitats of Central and South America. Alternatively they are recognized as a subfamily, Hoplocercinae. 20 species in three genera are described.
The Tropiduridae are a family of iguanid lizards. The family is sometimes considered a subfamily, Tropidurinae. The subfamily is native to South America, including the islands of Trinidad and the Galápagos. Commonly known as Neotropical ground lizards, most are ground-dwelling animals, and the subfamily includes some lizards adapted to relatively cold climates, including those of the Andes mountains and Tierra del Fuego. Several species give birth to live young.
Microlophus is a genus of tropidurid lizards native to South America. Around 20 species are recognized and 10 of these are endemic to the Galápagos Islands, where they are commonly known as lava lizards. The remaining, which often are called Pacific iguanas, are found in the Andes and along the Pacific coasts of Chile, Peru, and Ecuador.
Gastrotheca is a genus of frogs in the family Hemiphractidae. They are found in Central America south of Costa Rica and in South America. Most species occur in the American Cordillera from southern Costa Rica to north-western Argentina. This genus makes up the bulk of marsupial frog diversity; formerly it was placed in the "Leptodactylidae" assemblage.
The spiny whorltail iguana is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family, found in the state of Cusco, southeast Peru. It was first described by Johann Jakob von Tschudi in 1845.
Selvasaura is a genus of the lizard family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus contains three species.
The modest whorltail iguana is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family.
The golden whorltail iguana is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family.
Stenocercus apurimacus, Fritts's whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus arndti, the La Granja whorltail lizard, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus empetrus, the rock whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus festae, also known commonly as Peracca's whorltail iguana and Peracca's whorl-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
The Formosa whorltail iguana is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family, found in Peru. It was first described by Johann Jakob von Tschudi in 1845.
Stenocercus ivitus, the ivy whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus melanopygus, the dark whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus nubicola, the cloud whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus orientalis, the eastern whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus ornatissimus, the lesser ornate whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus praeornatus, the greater ornate whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Peru.
Stenocercus variabilis, the variable whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the Tropiduridae family. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
