Liolaemus tacnae is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae or the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Peru.[2] It is notable for being found higher than any other reptile, having been photographed at 5400 metres above sea level.[3]

Liolaemus tacnae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Liolaemidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species:
L. tacnae
Binomial name
Liolaemus tacnae
(Shreve, 1941)


References edit

  1. ^ Perez, J., Quiroz Rodriguez, A. & Aguilar, C. (2019). "Liolaemus tacnae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T48442700A48442713. Retrieved 17 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Liolaemus tacnae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ Buehler, Jake (23 February 2021). "A mountain lizard in Peru broke the reptilian altitude record". Science News. Retrieved 11 February 2023.