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Liolaemus magellanicus

Liolaemus magellanicus

Hombron &Jacquinot
Lagartija Magallánica

Family: Liolaemidae
Order: Squamata
Class: Reptilia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Liolaemus magellanicus, also known commonly as Magellan´s tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is native to southern South America. It is notable for being the southernmost lizard species in the world.

Etymology: The specific name, magellanicus, refers to the Straits of Magellan.

Geographic range: Liolaemus magellanicus is found in Patagonia and Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego in Chile and Argentina.

Habitat: The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus magellanicus is areas of low vegetation such as grassland and shrubland, at elevations from sea level to .

 Liolaemus magellanicus may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of , with a tail length about equal to the SVL.

Source: Wikipedia, article Liolaemus magellanicus. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 616481
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Ea. La Catalana
Tierra del Fuego
Argentina
12/08/2024
Ralph Roberts



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
222707808/12/2024ArgentinaTierra del FuegoEa. La Catalana--Vega del Halcón, Ea. La CatalanaRalph Roberts
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Liolaemus magellanicus – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 15/09/2026.