Spix's Whiptail

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Ameivula ocellifera

Spix's Whiptail, a reference photo
Photo: Miranda J, Lopes Costa JC, Duarte da Rocha CF (2012) · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Ameivula ocellifera, Spix's whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Brazil and Argentina.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spix's Whiptail 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
Species
Ameivula ocellifera

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