Teius oculatus is a species of lizard. It is found in southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, and central and eastern Argentina. It is a common species inhabiting humid Chaco, Espinal, and Paranaense, subtropical dry forest, and Pampean grasslands.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ocellated Whiptail Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Teius
- Species
- Teius oculatus
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