Liolaemus tenuis facts for kids
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Liolaemus tenuis, known as the jewel lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. Other names are thin tree iguana, slender lizard and thin lizard. It is endemic to Chile.
It is a relatively small species, with a 5.5 cm snout–vent length. Of diurnal habits, it feeds mainly of insects. It is sometimes kept as a pet.
A Philodryas chamissonis snake eating a Liolaemus tenuis.
See also
In Spanish: Lagartija esbelta para niños
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