Biology:Liolaemus occipitalis

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Short description: Species of lizard


Liolaemus occipitalis
Liolaemus occipitalis - PNM Dunas da Lagoa da Conceição 2.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. occipitalis
Binomial name
Liolaemus occipitalis
Boulenger, 1885

Liolaemus occipitalis (skull tree iguana) is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is found on the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil and eastern Uruguay.

Its natural habitat is sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Di Bernardo, M.; Martins, M.B.; Oliveira, R.B. (2000). "Liolaemus occipitalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2000: e.T39908A10282088. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39908A10282088.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/39908/10282088. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 

Wikidata ☰ Q4844744 entry