Both the specific name, paulinae, and the common name, Paulina's tree iguana, are in honor of Paulina who is one of the daughters of Roberto Donoso-Barros.

Terrestrial

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Distribution

Geography

Continents

South America

Countries

Chile

Biogeographical realms

Neotropical

L. paulinae is endemic to the Antofagasta Region of Chile.

The preferred habitat of L. paulinae is shrubland. The holotype was collected at an elevation of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft).

Biome

Shrubland

Mating Habits

L. paulinae is viviparous.

Population Trend

Decreasing

POPULATION STATUS

Critically endangered (CR)

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References

1. Liolaemus paulinae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liolaemus_paulinae

2. Liolaemus paulinae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/12008/69941033

Liolaemus paulinae

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Distribution

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