Liolaemus kingii

Liolaemus kingii, also known commonly as King's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to Argentina and Chile.^[1][2]

Liolaemus kingii
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Liolaemidae
Genus:	Liolaemus
Species:	L. kingii
Binomial name
Liolaemus kingii (Bell, 1843)
Synonyms[2]
Proctotretus kingii Bell, 1843 Rhytidodeira kingii — Girard, 1858 Liolaemus kingii — Boulenger, 1885

Etymology

The specific name, kingii, is in honor of Australian marine surveyor Philip Parker King.^[3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. kingii are shrubland, sandbanks, and coastal hills, at altitudes from sea level to 1,340 m (4,400 ft).^[1]

Diet

L. kingii has a mostly insectivorous diet, but also eats plant material.^[1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of L. kingii has been described as viviparous^[1] and as ovoviviparous,^[2] both terms meaning that it gives birth to live young.

Taxonomy

L. kingii is one of 13 species in the L. kingii species group.^[2]