Liolaemus nitidus
Species of lizard
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Liolaemus nitidus (shining tree iguana) is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is endemic to Chile, notably within the Chilean matorral ecoregion.
| Liolaemus nitidus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. nitidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus nitidus (Wiegmann, 1834) | |
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]
