Crocodile Tegu
Crocodilurus amazonicus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Crocodilurus is a monotypic lizard genus consisting of one species, Crocodilurus amazonicus, belonging to the family Teiidae. Its common name is the crocodile tegu, due to its appearance and fondness for water, and is locally known as the jacarerana. This semi-aquatic, predatory lizard has a flattened, paddle-like tail, enabling it to swim with ease.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Crocodilurus