Salt flat lizard
A species of Snow swifts, Also known as Fabian’s lizard Scientific name : Liolaemus fabiani Genus : Snow swifts
Salt flat lizard, A species of Snow swifts
Also known as:
Fabian’s lizard
Scientific name: Liolaemus fabiani
Genus: Snow swifts
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Description General Info
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Description
Liolaemus fabiani, commonly known as Yanez's tree iguana and Fabian's lizard (Spanish: lagartija de Fabián), is a species of lizard in the genus Liolaemus in the family Liolaemidae.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Salt flat lizard is an insectivorous species, feeding mainly on ants and beetles. Occasionally, it may also consume spiders, supplementing its diet with added protein and nutritional variety.
Appearance
Salt flat lizard is a small lizard featuring a streamlined body covered with grainy, rough skin. Its coloration varies from light blue-gray to almost black, often presenting distinctive, lighter dorsal stripes. The species displays no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Salt flat lizard's most notable features are the round, cornified scales along its back and a long, tapered tail.
Behavior
Salt flat lizard is a diurnal, solitary creature known for exhibiting territorial behaviors to ward off intruders. This reptile employs a basking behavior to thermoregulate, taking advantage of the radiant heat for digestion and active foraging. In its arid natural habitat, salt flat lizard camouflages effectively with the rocky surfaces.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Liolaeminae Genus
Snow swifts Species
Salt flat lizard 
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