Liolaemus nigriceps

(Liolaemus nigriceps)

Description

Liolaemus nigriceps (black-headed lizard or Lagartija de cabeza negra) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to the Atacama in Chile, and grows to roughly 2.5 inches (6.25 cm) long.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Liolaemidae

Genus:Liolaemus

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