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Shining tree iguana
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Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Liolaemus
Species:
nitidus

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.

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.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lagarto nítido para niños

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