Columbian tegu is a species of tegu found in South America and Panama. The species is known to be agile and powerful.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Family |
Teiidae |
| Genus |
Tupinambis |
| Scientific Name |
Tupinambis teguixin |
| Other Names |
Gold tegu, golden tegu, black tegu, common tegu, Colombian tegu, tiger lizard |
| Size |
Around 2 to 3 ft (60 to 100 cm) |
| Weight |
Up to 3.5 to 4 kg |
| Color |
Numerous gold and black stripes on the body |
| Distribution |
Northern and central South America including Panama |
| Habitat |
Tropical forests |
| Diet |
Insects, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, small mammals, fish, sometimes fruit |
| Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes hibernation |
| Predators |
Large lizards |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Average Lifespan |
12 to 20 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Columbian Tegu Pictures Gallery
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Columbian Gold Tegu
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Columbian Tegu Images
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Columbian Tegu Lizard
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Columbian Tegu Photos
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Columbian Tegu
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Columbian Tegus
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Gold Tegu
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Golden Tegu
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Columbian Black and White Tegu
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Tupinambis Teguixin
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Columbian Tegu Size
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Columbian Tegu Enclosure
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Columbian Tegu Full Grown
