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by grooves) form and are fully grown and fused by day nine. Day four also marks the development of limbs as small swellings. Its hindlimb development (developing claws faster than the forelimb) is more similar to crocodile or turtle embryonic development than other lizards. This alludes to the hindlimbs having greater functionality in tegu adults. Pigmentation is the last morphological structure to form and occurs late in development after other distinguishing characteristics have already been formed (such as scales). Pigmentation is observed from day thirty-nine first on the dorsal portion of the head and body. It later extends down to the proximal and distal portions of the limbs by day forty-five and extends down to the flanks by day forty-eight. As development advances, the pattern begins to show lateral stretch marks by day fifty-one. Pigmentation of the ventral portion of the body occurs between days fifty-seven and sixty, characterized by individualized spot patterns. Paired genital tubercles manifest in both sexes (called hemipenes in males). Reptile embryo development involves separate processes of differentiation and embryo growth. Differentiation is determined by external morphological features and is documented early. As the embryo approaches hatching, development stages are categorized into periods rather than ages (characterized by parameters of development speed).

552:), the Argentine black and white tegu, is a large reptile native to South America. There are significant populations of Argentine black and white tegus in the southern United States and the Brazilian coast. They are a consistently problematic invasive species in Florida and Georgia counties, along with sightings in South Carolina, most likely as a result of escaped or released species from the early 2000s pet trade. Previous studies have found that the differing weather and climate patterns far outside of their natural habitat range do not prevent adult Argentine black and white tegus from surviving in diverse areas across the United States, furthering concerns about their invasive status. In the wild, tegus inhabit both forested and open plain environments, widening their potential invasive range. The first evidence of a reproducing population of Argentine Black and White Tegus into southeastern Florida occurred when a female Argentine Black and White Tegu was tracked to her nest mound. One clutch of 21 eggs from the current year was found and one clutch of 22 hatched eggshells and 13 unhatched eggs was found from a past year. Established communities were identified in Hillsborough and Polk counties in Florida. 726:

strategies. The Argentine black and white tegu exhibits similar behavior, such as a marked "pausing and turning" as they trail in the spring. In particular, female tegus exhibit stronger trailing behavior than males, following scent trails more intensely and expressing a more sensitive response to mating-specific chemical odors. They also exhibit more decisive behavior, demonstrating a common vertebrate trend of female reproduction being the defining factor in influencing population size. Knowledge of this behavior is currently being explored as a strategic avenue to inhibit the current rise of the tegu as an invasive species. Prioritizing the removal of female tegus from the environment can potentially be a more effective way to curb these invasive populations. Tegus are a burrowing species in both their native and invasive habitats, especially during the winter. They mate during the spring after hibernating when their mating hormones are at their peak. During the spring, male Argentine tegus exhibit scent-marking behaviors such as delineating territory with gland scents.

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to small vertebrates, eggs, carrion, and fruits. They are reproductively mature by their third year (when they are around 1.5 kilograms), and cease their growth by around their fourth year with the highest growth rate being their first and second years of life. Tegu lizards also experience a seasonal life cycle that begins within their first year, being very active during hotter months and in a hibernative state in the colder months. However, regardless of the season the Argentine tegu does not experience any significant fluctuations in metabolism or body mass, which means their sensitivity to temperature underlying their metabolic rate does not change body mass. This differs from other endotherms and further explains the tegu's alternating endothermic and ectothermic behavior.

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more aggressive to potential threats. Those with a higher bite force also exhibit less escape responses and tend to be slower, displaying a trade off of fight or flight abilities, but also have the advantage of minimizing risk of energy by reducing the threshold for engagement in an aggressive encounter. This fight or flight trade off is more commonly observed in mammals rather than reptiles, and may be present in tegus because of an increase in head mass (correlated to stronger biting behavior) that makes it difficult to maneuver quickly. In their home territory, Argentine tegus are generally less aggressive (less likely to display arching behavior) and are less likely to attempt escape regardless of size or bite force.

850:). The distinct colouration does not tend to appear until the animal reaches sexual maturity, around the age of 18 months or it reaches 2 feet (61 cm) or more in size. Just like the Argentine black and white tegu, the blue tegu has a very quick growth rate, almost reaching 75% of its full length in 1 year. Their adult length can vary from 2.5 feet (76 cm), in adult females, to sometimes even longer than 4 feet (122 cm) in adult males. Unlike many other lizards, tegus are very heavily built animals, ranging from 7 to 12 pounds (3.2 to 5.4 kg) or more when fully grown. Size varies due to genetics, husbandry (if any), and diet. 755:

the largest body sizes (around five kilograms). Tegus are also omnivorous and consume everything from fruits, invertebrates, small vertebrates, eggs, and carrion. Their large dietary breadth also contributes to their high survival rate outside of their native habitat. Tegus are active on a seasonal schedule. They avoid dangerously cold or dry climates by hibernating underground. Additionally, they are capable of utilizing endothermy to elevate their body temperatures in response to their environment.

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ducklings, chicks, boiled organ meats, shrimp, mice, or rats that are either alive or have been previously frozen and then thawed. The black and white tegu may be fed fruits and vegetables as well. For example, they can be fed berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. They can also be fed bananas, apples, kiwis, pears, pumpkins, melons, peas, squash, apricots, mangos, figs, papaya, cantaloupe, and grapes.

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As of 29 April 2021, residents of Florida are now legally allowed to kill these invasive Argentine black and white tegus that are spotted on private property, with the landowners' permission, and on the public lands of Florida. Legal barriers that had been protecting the non-native reptiles have been

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The Argentine black and white tegu has long been hunted for their skins to supply the international leather trade. They are one of the most exploited reptile species in the world, but trade is legal in most South American countries. It is not an endangered species and overharvesting has not as of yet

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Tegus in their native environment spend most of the colder months hibernating in their burrows without feeding but emerge in the spring for their mating season. While hibernating, their metabolism generates heat that maintains their temperature a few degrees above the burrow temperature, marking them

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In captivity, tegus commonly are fed high protein diets that include raw or cooked flesh such as ground turkey, canned and dry dog food, commercial crocodile diet, chicken, eggs, insects and small rodents. The inclusion of fruit in the diet is recommended. Though some captive tegus do not readily eat

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When black and white tegu are kept as pets, they can be fed proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Some examples of proteins that they can be fed are live bugs such as meal and horn worms, dubia roaches, and crickets. Other sources of protein include canned insects, scrambled or hard boiled eggs, snails,

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Argentine black and white tegu lizards are typically hatched at the beginning of spring. When they hatch they are about ten grams and grow up to eight kilograms within four or five years, experiencing a nearly eight-hundred-fold increase in body size. During this time their diet changes from insects

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Physiologically, tegus possess traits that correlate well with their extreme success as an invasive species. Notably, they mature early, reproduce annually, have large clutch sizes, and a relatively long life span compared to other competing species. Out of the Teiidae family, tegus tend to grow to

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Brain vesicles (constructed from two neural tube constrictions) that make up the anterior forebrain, midbrain, and posterior hindbrain are developed and distinguishable from day three of embryonic development. On day four, visceral arches (consisting of mesenchymal tissue condensation and separated

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The scientific classification of the blue tegu is contentious. Large-scale taxon sampling of the teiids has not led to any strong resolutions based on morphological and genetic data; the majority of data about the blue tegu comes from hobbyists. Some believe it is a mutation of the Argentine black

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Aggression is a vital facet to animal behavior as it provides advantages to survival when resources are limited. For the Argentine tegu, the physical performance of their aggressive behavior (i.e. biting) tends to be hindered by their large size. Regardless of sex, tegus with higher bite force are

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Tegus are omnivorous. Juvenile tegus in the wild have been observed to eat a wide range of invertebrates including insects, annelids, crustaceans, spiders and snails. They also eat fruits and seeds. As they mature, their diet becomes more generalized, and plant consumption increases. They may seek

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is a variant known for its light blue coloration, which is most intense and vivid in the adult males. Even immature animals can be easily distinguished from other tegus – mostly black and white – by the "singe mark" on their nose. They are among the more suitable tegus for pets and can be easily

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has recently been shown to be one of the few partially warm-blooded lizards, having a temperature up to 10 °C (18 °F) higher than the ambient temperature at nighttime; however, unlike true endotherms such as mammals and birds, these lizards only display temperature control during their

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During maternal seasons, female Argentine black and white tegus build nests out of dry grass, small branches, and leaves in order to maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels. Egg incubation lasts for an average of sixty-four days, with a range of forty to seventy-five days depending on

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has an emerald green color from the tip of its snout to midway down its neck, with black markings. The emerald green becomes black several months after shedding. As a young tegu, the tail is banded yellow and black; as it ages, the solid yellow bands nearest to the body change to areas of weak

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When a tegu reaches the age of 8 months, the beginning of their juvenile age, their sex can easily be determined visually; their vent at the base of the tail will bulge when it is a male and lie flat when it is a female. Breeders generally inform the buyer on the sex of the animal before the

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The Argentine tegu experiences significant shifts in metabolism and body temperature by season. They are highly active throughout the day during warmer months (such as participating in reproductive endothermy during the spring) and experience drastic metabolic suppression during the winter.

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Squamate reptiles like snakes and lizards tend to rely on chemical cues to search for potential mates in their environments. A study using skin lipids indicates chemical cues can be used to modify movements of invasive reptiles in their non-native range, which could be useful in management

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The Argentine black and white tegu is used to study the evolutionary history of shoulder joint locomotive muscles. Because of its weight and heavy girth, it has unique modifications to its skeletal gait that help map the evolutionary history of the non-mammalian musculoskeletal structure.

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separated by the sagittal suture. Biomechanical analyses suggest the posterior processes of the parietal might be important for dealing with torsional loads due to posterior biting on one side. In the large adults, the posterior teeth are larger and more rounded than the anterior teeth.

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removed, to prevent the population of tegus from increasing in Florida. As an alternative to killing them, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff offer to take control and maintain this species by capturing and removing tegus from the environment.

930:, which worsens their invasive effect on wildlife: Argentine tegus will pursue and kill – but not eat – other native reptiles. Efforts such as placing traps or local hunting have been largely unsuccessful in reducing their bad effects in the non-native environments. 783:. Because convergent evolution is one of the strongest lines of evidence for the adaptive significance of a trait, the discovery of reproductive endothermy in this lizard not only complements the long known reproductive endothermy observed in some species of 835:

and white tegu, while others, including the original importer, believe it is sufficiently different to classified as its own species, or a subspecies. The first blue tegu to be exported from South America was in a wholesale shipment of tegus from Colombia.

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is called the "Argentine black and white tegu" to distinguish it from the "Colombian black and white tegu", which is another name for the gold tegu. Unscrupulous or incompetent pet dealers sometimes pass off gold tegus as Argentine black and white tegus.

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are also readily consumed. Like all lizards, blue tegus need a properly balanced diet; incomplete prey items such as insects or ground meat require dusting with a mineral/multi-vitamin supplement. Vitamin deficiencies can lead to trouble

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The females are much smaller, but may grow up to 3 feet (91 cm) in length from nose to tail. They have beaded skin and stripes running down their bodies. Adult females can reach a weight of 2.5–7.0 kilograms (5.5–15.4 lb).

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The Argentine black and white tegu has been a particular threat to native birds and reptiles that build nests or burrows on the ground. Notably, they exhibit a particular type of both predatory and competitive behavior known as

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Toledo, Luís F.; Brito, Simone P.; Milsom, William K.; Abe, Augusto S.; Andrade, Denis V. (March 2008). "Effects of Season, Temperature, and Body Mass on the Standard Metabolic Rate of Tegu Lizards ( Tupinambis merianae )".

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out eggs from the nests of birds and other reptiles, and will eat small birds and other vertebrates such as fish, frogs, other lizards, snakes and small mammals (such as rodents). They can also hunt larger prey such as

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alone. Unfortunately tegu culling efforts have had little effect: Historically, tegus survived brutal leather-trade harvests in their native environment, demonstrating that they are a remarkably resilient species.

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fruit, others enjoy bananas, grapes, mangoes and papayas. However, there is evidence that, as in most husbandry of carnivores, it is good practice to cook most of the egg in the diet, so as to denature the protein

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Tegus will eat anything from plants to hatchlings, but their diet varies by season. Small vertebrate prey is more common in the spring while plant life and invertebrates are more commonly consumed in the summer.

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As adults, they have blunted teeth and exaggerated lateral pterygoid muscles which allow them to be generalist feeders. In captivity, they have been observed eating various feeder insects like mealworms,

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Because of their invasive threat to native and imperiled species, population containment initiatives have been a priority in the past ten years, leading to the extraction of nearly 3,300 tegus from

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Herrel, Anthony; Andrade, Denis V.; de Carvalho, José Eduardo; Brito, Ananda; Abe, Augusto; Navas, Carlos (November 2009). "Aggressive Behavior and Performance in the Tegu Lizard Tupinambis merianae".

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Tegus have also been found in scrub and wet habitats such as flooded savannas, canals, ponds, and streams. They largely seem indiscriminate of habitat type as long as they have the ability to burrow.

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in autumn when the temperature drops. They exhibit a high level of activity during their wakeful period of the year. They are the only known extant non-avian reptiles to be partly endothermic.

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Tegus are notorious egg predators which makes them a concerning rising predator of sea turtles, alligators, and crocodiles as their invasive populations spread across the United States.

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Braga, Caryne; de Oliveira Drummond, Leandro; Dawn Henry, Malinda; Azevedo Khaled, Fábio; Rojas Arias, Juan D.; Ruiz-Miranda, Carlos R.; Rodrigues Gonçalves, Pablo (July 2020).

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Scott, N.; Pelegrin, N.; Montero, R.; Kacoliris, F.; Fitzgerald, L.; Carreira, S.; Cacciali, P.; Moravec, J.; Cisneros-Heredia, D.F.; Aparicio, J.; Avila-Pires, T.C.S. (2016).

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Adult males are much larger than the females and can reach 3 feet (91 cm) in length at maturity. They may continue to grow to lengths of 4–4.5 feet (120–140 cm).

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Pernas, Tony; Giardina, Dennis J.; McKinley, Alan; Parns, Aaron; Mazzotti, Frank J. (December 2012). "First Observations of Nesting by the Argentine Black and White Tegu,

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Iungman, Josefina L.; Molinero, María N.; Simoncini, Melina S.; Piña, Carlos I. (April 2019). "Embryological development of Salvator merianae (Squamata: Teiidae)".

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Saadoun, A.; Cabrera, M.C. (November 2008). "A review of the nutritional content and technological parameters of indigenous sources of meat in South America".

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if attacked. The tail is also used as a weapon to swipe at an aggressor; even a half-hearted swipe can leave a bruise. The tegu can live up to twenty years.

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The Argentine black and white tegu is of the Order Squamata and Family Teiidae, which also includes racerunners and whiptails. There are nine total genera of

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Cabaña, Imanol; Chiaraviglio, Margarita; Di Cola, Valeria; Guisan, Antoine; Broennimann, Olivier; Gardenal, Cristina N; Rivera, Paula C (1 October 2020).

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Maciel, B. M.; Argôlo Filho, R. C.; Nogueira, S. S. C.; Dias, J. C. T.; Rezende, R. P. (December 2010). "High Prevalence of Salmonella in Tegu Lizards (

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Tattersall, Glenn J.; Leite, Cleo A. C.; Sanders, Colin E.; Cadena, Viviana; Andrade, Denis V.; Abe, Augusto S.; Milsom, William K. (22 January 2016).

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Tattersall, Glenn J.; Leite, Cleo A. C.; Sanders, Colin E.; Cadena, Viviana; Andrade, Denis V.; Abe, Augusto S.; Milsom, William K. (22 January 2016).

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Offner, Marie-Therese; Campbell, Todd S.; Johnson, Steve A. (June 2021). "Diet of the Invasive Argentine Black and White Tegu in Central Florida".

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for short distances. They often use this method in territorial defense, with the mouth open and front legs held wide to look more threatening.

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Farmer, C. G. (March 2000). "Parental Care: The Key to Understanding Endothermy and Other Convergent Features in Birds and Mammals".

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Parker, M. Rockwell; Tillman, Eric A.; Nazarian, Lauren A.; Barlowe, Megan L.; Lincoln, Julianna M.; Kluever, Bryan M. (2023-10-31).

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Hutchison, Victor H.; Dowling, Herndon G.; Vinegar, Allen (11 February 1966). "Thermoregulation in a Brooding Female Indian Python,

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between the eye and nostril of this Argentine black and white tegu, plus its round pupils, identify it as belonging to the genus

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purchase. In adults, the main difference is in the jowls; adult males have substantially developed jowls (a result of

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Harvey, Rebecca G.; Dalaba, Justin; Ketterlin, Jenny; Roybal, Art; Quinn, Daniel; Mazzotti, Frank J. (2021-09-23).

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Tegus are sometimes kept as pets by humans. They are notable for their unusually high intelligence and can also be

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banned importation and breeding, and requires registration of black and white tegus already in South Carolina.

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between the arid Chaco and the Espinal of central Argentina, they are known to naturally hybridise with the

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Basso, C. P.; Garriz, C.; Vieites, C. M.; Acerbi, M.; Perez Camargo, G. M.; Gonzalez, O. M. (2004).

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Wood, Jared P.; Beer, Stephanie Dowell; Campbell, Todd S.; Page, Robert B. (December 2018).

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and was considered a synonym of that species. In 1995, it was again given species status as

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Blue tegus, like other tegus, may breed up to twice a year. They only lay between 18 and 25

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Farmer, C. G. (December 2003). "Reproduction: The Adaptive Significance of Endothermy".

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tamed but, in the wild, will either try to run away or react aggressively if provoked.

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Colli, Guarino R.; Péres, Ayrton K.; Cunha, Hélio J. da (1998). "A New Species of

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as partial endotherms. This self-reliant endothermic behavior continues into the

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Fahn-Lai, Philip; Biewener, Andrew A.; Pierce, Stephanie E. (18 February 2020).

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The coloring of a "blue" tegu can range from a simple black and white color, to

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An Argentine black and white tegu seen in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Harvey, Michael B.; Ugueto, Gabriel N.; Gutberlet, Ronald L. Jr. (2012).

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An immature blue tegu resting. Note the single black mark on its snout.

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illustrating the prevalence of salmonella infection in tegu lizards.

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reproductive season (September to December), so are said to possess

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speckling. Fewer solid bands indicates an older animal. A tegu can

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Erpétologie générale ou Histoire naturelle complète des reptiles

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Monitoring and managing the harvest of tegu lizards in Paraguay

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The skull is heavily built with a large facial process of the

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has only one loreal scale between the eye and the nostril.

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Species of lizard which is the largest of the tegu lizards

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Jones ME, Gröning F, Dutel H, Fagan MJ, Evans SE (2017).

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Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). "

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Tegus are capable of running at high speeds and can run

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Pyron, R.; Burbrink, Frank T.; Wiens, John J. (2013).

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can be distinguished by skin texture and scale count:

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Argentine black and white tegus have escaped from the

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incubation temperature and other extenuating factors.

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Paris: Roret. pp. 85–90. 8: 1533:"The trigeminal jaw adductor musculature of 1365:"Maria Sibylla Merian | Artist Profile" 670:was found in fecal samples from almost all 465:drop a section of its tail as a distraction 3627:Taxa named by André Marie Constant Duméril 3291: 2804:. Archived from the original on 2002-12-07 234: 67: 43: 29: 20: 3189: 3179: 3168:Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 2984: 2975:Romero, Mieres; Margarita, Maria (2002). 2773: 2763: 2690: 2680: 2498: 2382: 2325: 2315: 2262: 2244: 2187: 2088: 1992: 1855: 1853: 1666: 1656: 1552: 1541:Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 1480: 1127: 3250:Care for Argentine Black and White Tegus 3209:Avila-Pires, T. C. S. (1 January 1995). 1967:"Predation of the black-and-white tegu ( 950: 2118: 2116: 1091: 873:– like a lot of other animals used for 674:at a captive breeding field station at 3001:"Control of invasive tegus in Florida" 2814: 1461:Journal of the Royal Society Interface 1312:"Teiidae | lizard family | Britannica" 1099: 1097: 1095: 800:Interactions with humans and livestock 2962:"Table 10- uploaded by Maria Cabrera" 2424:General and Comparative Endocrinology 2168:Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 2069:Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 390:. Like other reptiles, tegus go into 359:. The species is the largest of the " 7: 1239:"Wild Herps - Argentine Giant Tegu ( 3592:IUCN Red List least concern species 1881:Diseases of Amphibians and Reptiles 1784:Kiefer, Mara Cíntia; Sazima, Ivan. 1421:[Carcass yield of tegu lizard ( 1115:IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2837:"Blue tegu – information and care" 1554:10.1111/j.1096-3642.1980.tb01930.x 664:), a mustelid related to weasels. 14: 3033:"Argentine black and white tegus" 1574:"Tegu Lizards - Everglades CISMA" 1341:The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles 846:(which is basically a high white 257:A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1839 3115:"Argentine black and white tegu" 2400:Peter Moon (February 24, 2016). 2037:10.1111/j.1863-2378.2009.01283.x 1878:Hoff, Gerald (6 December 2012). 1861:"Argentine Black and White Tegu" 1025:between the eye and the nostril. 781:seasonal reproductive endothermy 109: 2986:1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2002-THESIS-M54 2889:Cheatam, Kristen (2021-06-02). 24:Argentine black and white tegu 1786:"Diet of juvenile tegu lizard 1437:(203): 345–348. Archived from 676:State University of Santa Cruz 324:Argentine black and white tegu 1: 2931:10.1016/j.meatsci.2008.03.027 1994:10.31687/saremMN.20.27.1.0.22 1807:(1): 93–124. 1 January 2002. 435:, is in honor of German-born 3632:Taxa named by Gabriel Bibron 2548:10.1126/science.151.3711.694 2317:10.1371/journal.pone.0236660 2246:10.1371/journal.pone.0293591 1658:10.1371/journal.pone.0245877 507:lateral pterygoideus muscles 2960:Saadoun, A.; Cabrera, M.C. 2436:10.1016/j.ygcen.2019.113295 1425:) raised in captivity] 632:Predators of tegus include 367:species which inhabits the 3655: 3602:Reptiles described in 1839 3215:Zoologische Verhandelingen 3181:10.1093/zoolinnean/zlaa018 2025:Zoonoses and Public Health 1813:10.1163/156853802320877654 842:, to powder blue, to even 3149:10.11646/zootaxa.3459.1.1 2524:Python molurus bivittatus 1980:Mastozoología Neotropical 1531:Rieppel, Olivier (1980). 1282:10.1007/s10709-018-0040-0 249: 242: 233: 211: 204: 106:Scientific classification 104: 87: 65: 56: 51: 42: 37: 28: 23: 2744:BMC Evolutionary Biology 1971:) by the lesser grison ( 1396:10.32473/edis-uw482-2021 1225:www.reptile-database.org 914:. 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