Loxopholis southi, also known commonly as the northern spectacled lizard and the southern leposoma, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to southeastern Central America and northwestern South America. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Northern Root Teju 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 parietalis
- Loxopholis guianense
- Loxopholis rugiceps
- Ecpleopus gaudichaudii
- Arthrosaura reticulata
- Cercosaura eigenmanni
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gymnophthalmidae
- Genus
- Loxopholis
- Species
- Loxopholis southi
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