Cercosaura eigenmanni, known commonly as Eigenmann's prionodactylus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eigenmann's Eyed 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
- Loxopholis rugiceps
- Cercosaura argulus
- Loxopholis parietalis
- Arthrosaura reticulata
- Loxopholis southi
- Saproscincus basiliscus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gymnophthalmidae
- Genus
- Cercosaura
- Species
- Cercosaura eigenmanni
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