Tegu and Giant Ameiva

The Tegu is another large lizard commonly seen within the Pantanal - and another favourite for the pet trade. Also within the same family are the Amazon Racerunners or Giant Ameiva.
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Behaviour and Habitat


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tv_icon Pantanal Caiman Lizard Swimming
tv_icon Caiman Lizards hunting

Reproduction


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Conservation Threats


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Quick Facts


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Caiman Lizard

Scientific Name
 

Local Name

Description
 
 
 
 

Dracaena paraguayensis

Vibora

Large heavy-bodied lizard with long pointed head and muscular build. Beaded skin and a pattern of repeating horizontal bands.
 


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Jacaré caiman resting on a riverbank in the Pantanal
False Water Cobra
Green anaconda snake found in the Pantanal
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Banner image: Caiman lizard (Shutterstock/Wildnerdpix).
Footer images: Jacaré; Anaconda; False Water Cobra (Andrew Mercer)

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