Liolaemus lutzae

Liolaemus lutzae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species: L. lutzae
Binomial name
Liolaemus lutzae
Mertens, 1938

Liolaemus lutzae, called commonly Lutz's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[1]

Etymology

The specific name, lutzae is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Bertha Lutz.[2]

Habitat

The natural habitat of L. lutzae is sandy shores.[1]

Conservation status

L. lutzae is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rocha CFD. 2000. Liolaemus lutzae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Archived 2014-06-27 at the Wayback Machine. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.
  2. Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M. 2011. The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Liolaemus lutzae, p. 163).


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