Liolaemus nitidus

Liolaemus nitidus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Iguanidae
Genus: Liolaemus
Species: L. nitidus
Binomial name
Liolaemus nitidus
(Wiegmann, 1834)

The shining tree iguana, Liolaemus nitidus, is a species of lizard in the Iguanidae family. 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.[2]

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