Cayman Curly-tailed Lizard

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Leiocephalus varius

Cayman Curly-tailed Lizard, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Leiocephalus varius, commonly known as the Cayman curlytail or Cayman curly-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae (curly-tailed lizard). It is native to the Cayman Islands.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cayman 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 varius

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