Aspidoscelis deppii, known commonly as the blackbelly racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to Central America and southern Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Blackbelly Racerunner 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
- Aspidoscelis lineattissimus
- Aspidoscelis maslini
- Aspidoscelis cozumela
- Aspidoscelis guttatus
- Cnemidophorus gaigei
- Medopheos edracanthus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Aspidoscelis
- Species
- Aspidoscelis deppii
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