Aspidoscelis communis, also known as the Colima giant whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard endemic to Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Colima Giant Whiptail 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
- Aspidoscelis costatus
- Aspidoscelis angusticeps
- Aspidoscelis sackii
- Ameivula ocellifera
- Aspidoscelis sonorae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Aspidoscelis
- Species
- Aspidoscelis communis
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