Liolaemus occipitalis

Liolaemus occipitalis (skull tree iguana) is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is found on the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil and eastern Uruguay.

Liolaemus occipitalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. occipitalis
Binomial name
Liolaemus occipitalis
Boulenger, 1885

Its natural habitat is sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Di Bernardo, M.; Martins, M.B.; Oliveira, R.B. (2000). "Liolaemus occipitalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000: e.T39908A10282088. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39908A10282088.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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