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Tegu Lizard 119
Tegu Lizard
SPECULATEDSalvator merianae
A four-foot invasive lizard that eats eggs, young tortoises, and occasionally pets.
The Argentine Black and White Tegu is one of Leonida's most problematic invasive reptiles, a large lizard that preys heavily on native species' eggs and young. State-sponsored removal programs offer bounties for their capture, though populations continue to expand.
SOURCE: Speculated - invasive Florida reptile
FIELD GUIDE
- Species
- Salvator merianae
- Habitat
- Forest
- Behavior
- Aggressive
- Weight
- 7-15 lbs
- Danger Level
- Huntable
- Yes