Wiegmann's tree lizard facts for kids
Wiegmann's tree lizard (Anisolepis undulatus) is a type of lizard. It belongs to the family called Leiosauridae. This lizard lives only in South America, meaning it is endemic to that continent.
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Where It Lives
This lizard, Anisolepis undulatus, can be found in several countries in South America. These include Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Its Home (Habitat)
Wiegmann's tree lizard likes to live in forests. It prefers forests that have a temperate climate, which means not too hot and not too cold.
Reproduction
Wiegmann's tree lizard reproduces by laying eggs. This means it is an oviparous animal. The mother lizard lays her eggs, and then the baby lizards hatch from them.
Why It Needs Help
Sadly, Wiegmann's tree lizard is facing a problem. Its natural home, the temperate forests, is slowly disappearing. This is called habitat loss, and it threatens the lizard's future.
How It Got Its Name
One of the scientific names for this lizard, Anisolepis iheringii, was given to honor a German-Brazilian zoologist. His name was Hermann von Ihering.
See also
In Spanish: Camaleoncito estriado para niños
