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.[2] It is sometimes kept as a pet.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) 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.
Male and female A Philodryas chamissonis snake eating a Liolaemus tenuis.
