Cryptic Golden Tegu

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Tupinambis cryptus

Cryptic Golden Tegu, a reference photo
Photo: Paul Prior · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Tupinambis cryptus, the cryptic golden tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. It is found in Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cryptic Golden Tegu 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Teiidae
Species
Tupinambis cryptus

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