Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Scientific name Liolaemus paulinae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Infraorder Iguania Higher classification Liolaemus | |
Similar Liolaemus, Liolaemus constanzae, Liolaemus nigriceps, Reptile, Liolaemus fuscus | ||
Liolaemus paulinae, commonly known as Paulina's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.
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Etymology
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 Donoso-Barros.
Geographic range
L. paulinae is endemic to Chile.
Habitat
The holotype of L. paulinae was collected at an elevation of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft).
Reproduction
L. paulinae is viviparous.
References
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