Brown tree iguana
A species of Snow swifts Scientific name : Liolaemus fuscus Genus : Snow swifts
Brown tree iguana, A species of Snow swifts
Scientific name: Liolaemus fuscus
Genus: Snow swifts
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Description General Info
Description
Liolaemus fuscus (brown tree iguana) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is found in parts of western Argentina and central Chile in the Chilean matorral ecoregion. The conservation status of this iguana is classified as Data Deficient (DD).
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Brown tree iguana primarily sustains itself on a diet of arthropods, adapting to include larger prey like locusts and spiders. Its dietary adaptability supports its survival in diverse habitats.
Appearance
Brown tree iguana is a small lizard with a slender body and rough, scale-covered skin. It primarily exhibits a brownish-black coloration that enables it to blend seamlessly into its rocky surroundings. Its round snout is slightly elongated, and it has a whip-like tail. No significant variations in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies have been reported.
Behavior
Brown tree iguana is a diurnal reptile, exhibiting basking behaviors to thermoregulate during the day. Individuals are solitary, defending their territories which they mark using visual and chemical cues. This species forages for invertebrates on the ground or on low vegetation, exhibiting skilled camouflage to blend with their surroundings.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Liolaeminae Genus
Snow swifts Species
Brown tree iguana 
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