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Liolaemus forsteri
Liolaemus forsteri, also known commonly as Forster's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia.[2] EtymologyThe specific name, forsteri, is in honor of German entomologist Walter Forster.[3] Geographic rangeL. forsteri is found in La Paz Department, Bolivia.[1][2] HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of L. forsteri is rocky areas of grassland, at altitudes of 4,100–4,700 m (13,500–15,400 ft). It has also been found in agricultural areas such as in rock piles on potato farms and in pastures of alpacas and llamas.[1] DescriptionA large species for its genus, L. forsteri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 10.3 cm (4.1 in). It is heavy-bodied, and the digits of all four feet are very short. The dorsal scales are small and tubercular. The ventral scales are larger and smooth.[4] References
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