Liolaemus tenuis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Liolaemus tenuis |
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Male Liolaemus tenuis | |
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Liolaemus
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tenuis
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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.
![Philodryas chamissonis eiting liolaemus tenuis 2](/images/thumb/a/a9/Philodryas_chamissonis_eiting_liolaemus_tenuis_2.jpg/300px-Philodryas_chamissonis_eiting_liolaemus_tenuis_2.jpg)
A Philodryas chamissonis snake eating a Liolaemus tenuis.
See also
In Spanish: Lagartija esbelta para niños
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