Phrynocephalus guttatus, also known commonly as the spotted toadhead agama, the Saissan toad-headed agama, the Central Asian toadhead agama, and Salensky's toadhead agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. There are five recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Central Asian Toadhead Agama 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
- Phrynocephalus arabicus
- Phrynocephalus interscapularis
- Phrynocephalus mystaceus
- Phrynocephalus versicolor
- Phrynocephalus helioscopus
- Pristurus carteri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Agamidae
- Genus
- Phrynocephalus
- Species
- Phrynocephalus guttatus
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