Liolaemus nitidus (shining tree iguana) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Chile, notably within the Chilean matorral ecoregion.

Liolaemus nitidus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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]

References

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  1. ^ Avilés, R.; Espejo, P.; Garin, C.; Nunez, H.; Nunez, J.; Ortiz, J.C.; Sallabery, N.; Vidal, M. (2016). "Liolaemus nitidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T12007A69941009. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T12007A69941009.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Liolaemus nitidus". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-26.