Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Genus Teius Higher classification Teius | Phylum Chordata Family Teiidae Scientific name Teius teyou Rank Species | |
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Similar Teius, Reptile, Teiidae, Scaled reptiles, Salvator | ||
Lagartija verde de cuatro dedos teius teyou
Teius teyou, also called the four-toed tegu, is one of the most common South American lizards. It belongs to the genus Teius and the family Teiidae.
It is found from southern Brazil to Argentina.
It lives on open land and often takes cover in rocky areas.
It will make a tunnel for itself under dirt and rocks to hide from enemies.
It feeds on insects and spiders.
References
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