Cyan Tree Iguana
Liolaemus cyanogaster
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLiolaemidae (South American Lesser Iguanas)
- GenusLiolaemus (Smooth-throated Swifts)
- SpeciesLiolaemus cyanogaster (Cyan Tree Iguana)
About the Cyan Tree Iguana
Liolaemus cyanogaster, commonly known as the cyan tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Chile, being abundant between Concepción and Puerto Montt. The preferred natural habitats of L. cyanogaster are grassland, shrubland, and forest, at altitudes from sea level to 800 m (2,600 ft).
L. cyanogaster preys upon insects. L. cyanogaster is viviparous. Duméril AMC, Bibron G (1837). Erpétologie générale ou Histoire naturelle complète des Reptiles. Tome quatrième [= General Herpetology or Complete Natural History of the Reptiles, Volume 4]. Paris: Librairie Encyclopédique de Roret. ii + 571 pp. + errata et emendanda. (Proctotretus cyanogaster, new species, pp. 273–276). (in French).
Gray JE (1845). Catalogue of the Specimens of Lizards in the Collection of the British Museum. London: Trustees of the British Museum. (Edward Newman, printer). xxviii + 289 pp. (Liolæmus cyanogaster, new combination, p. 212). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cyan Tree Iguana in Vicente Pérez Rosales 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 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cyan Tree Iguana in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Cyan Tree Iguana sighting in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cyan Tree Iguana in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Cyan Tree Iguana in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park in our monthly data.