Liolaemus forsteri

Liolaemus forsteri, also known commonly as Forster's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia.

Etymology

The specific name, forsteri, is in honor of German entomologist Walter Forster.

Geographic range

L. forsteri is found in La Paz Department, Bolivia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. forsteri is rocky areas of grassland, at altitudes of. It has also been found in agricultural areas such as in rock piles on potato farms and in pastures of alpacas and llamas.

Description

A large species for its genus, L. forsteri may attain a snout-to-vent length of. It is heavy-bodied, and the digits of all four feet are very short. The dorsal scales are small and tubercular. The ventral scales are larger and smooth.