Liolaemus magellanicus

Liolaemus magellanicus, also known commonly as Magellan's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to southern South America. It is notable for being the southernmost lizard species in the world.^[3]

Liolaemus magellanicus
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. magellanicus
Binomial name
Liolaemus magellanicus (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1853)
Synonyms[2]
Proctotretus magellanicus Hombron & Jacquinot, 1853 Liolaemus proximus F. Werner, 1904 Saccodeira arenaria F. Werner, 1910

Etymology

The specific name, magellanicus, refers to the Straits of Magellan.^[4]: 166

Geographic range

Liolaemus magellanicus is found in Patagonia and Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego in Chile and Argentina.^[3][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus magellanicus is areas of low vegetation such as grassland and shrubland, at elevations from sea level to 1,100 m (3,600 ft).^[1]

Description

Liolaemus magellanicus may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.2 cm (2.4 in), with a tail length about equal to the SVL.^{[5]: 148–149}

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Diet

Liolaemus magellanicus preys predominately upon insects, but also eats plant material.^[1]

Reproduction

Liolaemus magellanicus is viviparous.^[1][2]