Liolaemus hellmichi
Species of lizard
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Liolaemus hellmichi, commonly known as Hellmich's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. This species is endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion within the nation of Chile.[2][3]
| Liolaemus hellmichi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. hellmichi |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus hellmichi Donoso-Barros, 1975 | |
Etymology
The specific name, hellmichi, is in honor of German herpetologist Walter Hellmich.[4]
Habitat
Diet
L. hellmichi preys upon arthropods.[1]