Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard
Liolaemus jamesi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLiolaemidae (South American Lesser Iguanas)
- GenusLiolaemus (Smooth-throated Swifts)
- SpeciesLiolaemus jamesi (Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard)
About the Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard
Liolaemus jamesi, also known commonly as James' tree iguana, James's tree iguana, and el jararanco de James in South American Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to western South America. There are two recognized subspecies.
The specific name, jamesi, is in honor of British businessman Henry Berkeley James (1846–1892), who collected natural history specimens in Chile. L. jamesi is found in Bolivia and Chile. The preferred natural habitat of L. jamesi is rocky areas of sandy desert, at altitudes of 3,300–4,700 m (10,800–15,400 ft).
L. jamesi is terrestrial. L. jamesi is omnivorous. The mode of reproduction of L. jamesi has been described as viviparous, and as ovoviviparous. Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Liolaemus jamesi aymararum Veloso, Sallaberry, Navarro, Iturra, Valencia, Penna & Díaz, 1982 Liolaemus jamesi jamesi (Boulenger, 1891) Nota bene: A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Liolaemus.... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard 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.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard in Lauca National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard sighting in Lauca National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard in Lauca National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Tarapaca Smooth-throated Lizard in Lauca National Park in our monthly data.