Black-lined Plated Lizard (Gerrhosaurus nigrolineatus)

Black-lined Plated Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: Ernst R, Lautenschläger T, Branquima MF, Hölting M (2020) At the edge of extinction: a first herpetological assessment of the proposed Serra do Pingano Rainforest National Park in Uíge Province, north · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The black-lined plated lizard (Gerrhosaurus nigrolineatus) is a species of lizard in the Gerrhosauridae family.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-lined Plated 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

Gerrhosaurus intermedius
Gerrhosaurus flavigularis
Zonosaurus ornatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gerrhosauridae
Genus: Gerrhosaurus
Species: Gerrhosaurus nigrolineatus

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