Shining Tree Iguana
Liolaemus nitidus
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,037
- Most observed in
- 🇨🇱 Chile
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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. 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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Liolaemus nitidus”.