Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Scientific name Liolaemus lutzae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Infraorder Iguania Higher classification Liolaemus | |
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Similar Liolaemus, Reptile, Scaled reptiles, Tropiduridae, Tropidurus torquatus | ||
Liolaemus lutzae, called commonly Lutz's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
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Etymology
The specific name, lutzae is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Bertha Lutz.
Habitat
The natural habitat of L. lutzae is sandy shores.
Conservation status
L. lutzae is threatened by habitat loss.
References
Liolaemus lutzae Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA