Black-nosed Lizard

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Sceloporus melanorhinus

Black-nosed Lizard, a reference photo
Photo: Vicente Mata-Silva · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Sceloporus melanorhinus, the pastel tree lizard, black-nosed lizard, or southern black-nosed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-nosed 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.

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Classification

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

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