Crevice Swift

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Sceloporus torquatus

Crevice Swift, a reference photo
Photo: Amado Demesa from DF, México · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Sceloporus torquatus, the crevice swift, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It inhabits the center of Mexico, specifically, the west of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Crevice Swift 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Phrynosomatidae
Species
Sceloporus torquatus

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