Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

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Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard, a reference photo
Photo: Cougroyalty · CC0 (licence)

Leiocephalus carinatus, commonly known as the northern curly-tailed lizard or saw-scaled curlytail, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae (curly-tailed lizard).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Northern Curly-tailed 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
Leiocephalidae
Species
Leiocephalus carinatus

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