Liolaemus kriegi
Species of lizard
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Liolaemus kriegi, also known commonly as Krieg's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.[2]
| Liolaemus kriegi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. kriegi |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus kriegi | |
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Etymology
The specific name, kriegi, is in honor of German zoologist Hans Krieg (1888–1970).[3]
Geographic range
L. kriegi is found in the Andean highlands of southwestern Argentina, in Neuquén Province and western Río Negro Province.[1][2]
Habitat
Behavior
L. kriegi is terrestrial and saxicolous (rock-dwelling).[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of L. kriegi has been described as viviparous[1] and as ovoviviparous.[2]