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Comment on identification copied from en: Wikiproject Tree of Life
- The lizard is probably a member of the genus Liolaemus, as this is one of the dominant genera of Atacaman lizards. I think this specimen most resembles the "rough-scaled lizard", Liolaemus nitidus (compare here; the coloration seems to be variable, and may also be seasonal). This is the only Liolaemus species with spiny scales that I'm aware of. The scale morphology is a very close match. Some sources seem to treat L. nitidus as a species group, suggesting even the experts aren't sure. Note that the general form and scales make this species look like a spiny lizard (Sceloporus spp.), but AFAIK they don't occur in Chile. -- Hadal 5 July 2005 11:03 (UTC)
Liolaemus nitidus
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Por la forma de las escamas y coloracion, estoy seguro que es una Liolaemus nitidus[1]--Lycaon.cl (talk) 23:42, 6 March 2011 (UTC)
