Liolaemus lutzae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Liolaemidae |
Genus: | Liolaemus |
Species: | L. lutzae
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Binomial name | |
Liolaemus lutzae Mertens, 1938
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Liolaemus lutzae, called commonly Lutz's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[2]
The specific name, lutzae, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Bertha Lutz.[3]
L. lutzae is found in the Brazilian states of Guanabara and Rio de Janeiro.[4]
L. lutzae is threatened by habitat loss.[1]