Gerrhonotus ophiurus is a species of lizard of the Anguidae family. It is found in Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Smooth-headed Alligator 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
- Gerrhonotus liocephalus
- Gerrhonotus infernalis
- Gerrhonotus occidentalis
- Elgaria paucicarinata
- Abronia lythrochila
- Barisia ciliaris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Anguidae
- Genus
- Gerrhonotus
- Species
- Gerrhonotus ophiurus
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