Liolaemus tenuis, known as the jewel lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. 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.

References

Profesorenlinea.cl: Lagartija tenue Silvestreschile: Liolaemus tenuis Podarcis: How to keep lizards Jewel Lizards info

External links

Liolaemus tenuis at The Reptile Database