Acanthodactylus erythrurus, commonly known as the spiny-footed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to northwestern Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. It is considered to be the fastest member of the family Lacertidae. Its common name refers to the spines that are arranged like a comb on the toes of its hind legs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spiny-footed 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
- Acanthodactylus schreiberi
- Eremias velox
- Acanthodactylus boskianus
- Pedioplanis burchelli
- Acanthodactylus margaritae
- Pedioplanis laticeps
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lacertidae
- Genus
- Acanthodactylus
- Species
- Acanthodactylus erythrurus
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