About Liolaemus alticolor Barbour, 1909
Common Name and Taxonomy
Liolaemus alticolor, commonly called the brilliant tree iguana, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Liolaemidae.
Native Range
It is native to Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Size and Morphology
This is a small, slender species that reaches a maximum total length of only 54.1 millimeters.
Etymology of Scientific Name
Its scientific name is derived from two Latin words: "alti" meaning high or lofty, and "color" meaning color, pigment, shade, or tinge.
