The Texas alligator lizard (Gerrhonotus infernalis) is a species of lizard in the subfamily Gerrhonotinae of the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to the central region of the American state of Texas, and south into adjacent northern Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Texas 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 ophiurus
- Gerrhonotus liocephalus
- Gerrhonotus occidentalis
- Elgaria paucicarinata
- Elgaria kingii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Anguidae
- Genus
- Gerrhonotus
- Species
- Gerrhonotus infernalis
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