Cyan tree iguana
A species of Snow swifts Scientific name : Liolaemus cyanogaster Genus : Snow swifts
Cyan tree iguana, A species of Snow swifts
Scientific name: Liolaemus cyanogaster
Genus: Snow swifts
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Description General Info
Description
Liolaemus cyanogaster (Valdivian lizard) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Chile, being abundant between Concepción and Puerto Montt.
General Info
Lifespan
3-10 years
Diet
Cyan tree iguana predominately feeds on insect larvae, relying on efficient hunting methods for nutritional sustenance. The species also sporadically consumes ripe fruits, incorporating a modest component of herbivory into its diet.
Appearance
Cyan tree iguana is a medium-sized lizard, known for its slender body and leathery skin. It is distinctively marked with bright blue coloring on the underside, contrasted with a darker, splotched pattern on the back and tail. Males typically exhibit more vibrant coloration, especially during mating season. A prominent feature of cyan tree iguana is its long, tapering tail, accounting for more than half of its total body length.
Behavior
Cyan tree iguana is an ectothermic species, gaining heat from external sources, and typically seen basking in sunlight in rocky habitats of high altitudes. Notorious for its territorial displays, males vociferously defend their territories from intruders. Cyan tree iguana is largely solitary, except during the mating season. For survival, they exhibit distinctive color changes for camouflage to avoid predation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Liolaeminae Genus
Snow swifts Species
Cyan tree iguana 
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