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Citation: Midtgaard, Rune. RepFocus - A Survey of the Reptiles of the World. (www.repfocus.dk).
Latest update: May 12th, 2024.
Liolaemidae
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South American Lesser Iguanas
Südamerikanische Kleinleguane
Sydamerikanske Småleguaner
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Contents:
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3 genera of which 1 (33.3%) is endemic | 0% 100%
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358 species of which 307 (85.8%) are endemic | 0% 100%
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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.
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