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Argentine Black-and-white Tegu (Salvator merianae)  Argentine Black and White Tegu,Brazil,Geotagged,Tupinambis merianae,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Argentine Black-and-white Tegu (Salvator merianae)

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The Argentine black and white tegu,, is the largest species of tegu. It is also known as the Argentine giant tegu. It belongs to the teiid family. Tegus fill ecological niches similar to those of monitor lizards, and are an example of convergent evolution.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2022. Captured Jul 15, 2022 13:40 in H7RJ+38 Gurupi - State of Tocantins, Brazil.
  • Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
  • f/6.5
  • 1/159s
  • ISO400
  • 215mm