Liolaemus boulengeri
Species of lizard
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Liolaemus boulengeri, also known commonly as Boulenger's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.[2] The species is endemic to Argentina.
| Liolaemus boulengeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. boulengeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus boulengeri Koslowsky, 1898 | |
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Etymology
The specific name, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-born British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.[3]
Geographic range
L. boulengeri is found central Argentina in the provinces of Chubut, Mendoza, Neuquén, and Santa Cruz.[2]
Habitat
Behavior
L. boulengeri is terrestrial.[1]