Liolaemus lutzae

Liolaemus lutzae

Lutz's tree iguana

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Liolaemus lutzae

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

Animal name origin

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

Distribution

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L. lutzae is found in the Brazilian states of Guanabara and Rio de Janeiro.

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The natural habitat of L. lutzae is sandy shores.

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Mating Habits

L. lutzae is oviparous.

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L. lutzae is threatened by habitat loss.

References

1. Liolaemus lutzae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liolaemus_lutzae
2. Liolaemus lutzae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/12006/3320568

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