Elongate tree iguana
A species of Snow swifts Scientific name : Liolaemus elongatus Genus : Snow swifts
Elongate tree iguana, A species of Snow swifts
Scientific name: Liolaemus elongatus
Genus: Snow swifts
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Description General Info
Photo By Troncoso-Palacios J, Díaz H, Esquerré D, Urra F , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Elongate tree iguana exhibits notable thermoregulatory behaviors, harnessing sunlight for body temperature regulation and physiological processes. Its omnivorous feeding strategy emphasizes both plant-based and small insect resource utilization, critical for survival in its native harsh, arid environments. This species plays an important role in food web dynamics, controlling invertebrate populations and acting as a food source for predators.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Elongate tree iguana primarily feeds on a varied diet of arthropods. Special preference is shown towards insects such as beetles and caterpillars, signifying an insectivorous dietary pattern.
Appearance
Elongate tree iguana is a medium-sized lizard, known for its slim and elongated body. Its skin is scaly and rough, predominantly golden to brown in color, often complemented by darker spotting on the back and tail. The tail is markedly longer than its body, an adaptation for its agile lifestyle. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies, making identification by coloration and body shape quite consistent.
Behavior
Elongate tree iguana exhibits solitary behavior, generally foraging and basking alone. Distinctively, it performs push-up displays as a threat or territorial gesture. The species is diurnal, mostly active during warmer times of the day due to its ectothermic nature. Remarkably, elongate tree iguana adapts well in diverse ecosystems despite extreme weather fluctuations.
Population
Stable
Photo By Troncoso-Palacios J, Díaz H, Esquerré D, Urra F , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Liolaeminae Genus
Snow swifts Species
Elongate tree iguana 
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