Genus Liolaemus Rank Species | ||
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Similar Liolaemus tenuis, Liolaemus lemniscatus, Liolaemus nitidus, Liolaemus pictus, Liolaemus fuscus | ||
Liolaemus chiliensis
The Chilean tree iguana, Liolaemus chiliensis, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Chile and southwestern Neuquen Province, Argentina.
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It occurs in open forests and ecotonal scrublands or scrub-steppes, chiefly in the Chilean Matorral ecoregion.
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Description
The Chilean tree iguana is a relatively large-sized lizard, reaching 25 cm (9.8 in) in total length. It is an oviparous species, and feeds mainly of insects and other invertebrates.
This species is sometimes kept as a pet, although such a practise violates conservation biology principles, since this species has such a limited range, and is thus vulnerable to habitat disruption and population declines.
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