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Reptiles · Squamata · Teiidae
Tupinambis teguixin
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The golden tegu is a large lizard of the family Teiidae. It reaches a total length of 1.5 m, though the commonest total length is around a metre. In Venezuela it is known as mato de agua and in Colombia as lobo pollero.
Weight
1.5 kg – 4 kg
Size
80 cm – 1.2 m
Life expectancy
15 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
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Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupinambis_teguixin
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