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Lizards (Sauria)    Genera Ctenoblepharys Peruvian Eyelash Iguana Liolaemus Smooth-throated Lizards Phymaturus South American Chuckwallas

Citation: Midtgaard, Rune. RepFocus - A Survey of the Reptiles of the World. (www.repfocus.dk). Latest update: May 12th, 2024. Biodiversity of the family Liolaemidae Bibliography of the family Liolaemidae Liolaemidae South American Lesser Iguanas Südamerikanische Kleinleguane     Sydamerikanske Småleguaner Contents: Endemicity: 3 genera of which 1 (33.3%) is endemic   0% 100% 358 species of which 307 (85.8%) are endemic   0% 100% Remarks: The genera contained in this family were previously included in Iguanidae (e.g., Peters & Donoso-Barros 1970). Subsequently, they were assigned to Tropiduridae (subfamily Liolaeminae) by Frost & Etheridge (1989). Separate family status was given by Frost, Etheridge, Janies & Titus (2001). Distribution:  South America. Reported from: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay.