Higher classification Liolaemus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Liolaemus nitidus Rank Species | |
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Similar Liolaemus, Reptile, Liolaemus fuscus, Liolaemus tenuis, Liolaemus lemniscatus | ||
The shining tree iguana, Liolaemus nitidus, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Chile, notably within the Chilean matorral ecoregion.
A medium-sized species, reaching 9 cm snout-to-vent, up to 27 cm including the long tail. It is oviparous, and juvenile specimens usually feed on insects, though adults tend to have a more omnivorous diet.
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References
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