Least ConcernBlack Tegu
Tupinambis teguixin
Reptiles · Squamata · Teiidae
Tupinambis merianae
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The Argentine black-and-white tegu (Salvator merianae) is a species of lizard of the family Teiidae. It is an omnivorous reptile that lays eggs. It is generally not considered dangerous, and given its sociable nature and strong personality, it has caught many people's attention and is consequently sought after as a pet on occasion.
Weight
2.5 kg – 7 kg
Size
1 m – 1.4 m
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvator_merianae
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 41.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.