Brilliant Tree Iguana
Liolaemus alticolor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLiolaemidae (South American Lesser Iguanas)
- GenusLiolaemus (Smooth-throated Swifts)
- SpeciesLiolaemus alticolor (Brilliant Tree Iguana)
2 Verified sightings at Lauca National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Brilliant Tree Iguana
Liolaemus alticolor, also known by its common name the brilliant tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is native to Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It is a small and slender species being a maximum length of only 54.1 millimeters.
This species is named after "alti" which in the Latin language means high or lofty while "color" is Latin for color, pigment, shade or tinge. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brilliant Tree Iguana in Lauca National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
More parks will be added in future updates.