Liolaemus cranwelli explained

Liolaemus cranwelli, also known commonly as Cranwell's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to Bolivia.

Etymology

The specific name, cranwelli, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Jorge A. Cranwell.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

L. cranwelli is endemic to Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. The preferred natural habitat of L. cranwelli is savanna, at altitudes of 400–.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of L. cranwelli is unknown.

Further reading

• Dirksen L, De la Riva I (1999). "Los saurios y anfisbénidos de Bolivia (Reptilia, Squamata): lista patrón, localides y bibliografía ". Graellsia 55: 199–215. (in Spanish).
• Donoso-Barros R (1973). "Un nuevo saurio de Bolivia (Lacertilia, Iguanidae)". Neotropica 19: 132–134. (Pelusaurus cranwelli, new species). (in Spanish).
• Laurent RF (1984). "On Some Iguanid Genera Related to or Previously Confused with Liolaemus Wiegmann". Journal of Herpetology 18 (4): 357–373. (Liolaemus cranwelli, new combination).

Notes and References

1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]