Known to be highly intelligent, with the captive ones even creating bonds with the their owners, the Red Tegu is one of the largest species of the Tupinambis lizards.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Family |
Teiidae |
| Genus |
Tupinambis |
| Species |
T. rufescens |
| Scientific Name |
Tupinambis rufescens |
| Other Names |
Argentine red tegu |
| Length |
Up to 4.5 feet |
| Coloration |
Patterns of pinkish brown and beige all over the body |
| Distribution |
Western Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay |
| Habitat |
Tropical rain forests, savannas, and semi-deserts |
| Diet |
Omivorous diet including various fruits, vegetables, insects, rodents, birds, fish etc. |
| Clutch Size |
10 to 70 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Red Tegu Pictures Gallery
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Argentine Red Tegu
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Red Argentine Tegu
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Red Tegu Baby
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Red Tegu Female
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Red Tegu Full Grown
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Red Tegu Images
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Red Tegu Lizard
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Red Tegu Photos
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Red Tegu Pictures
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Red Tegu
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Red Tegus
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Tupinambis Rufescens
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Red Tegu Pet
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Argentine Red Tegu Lizard
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Red Tegu Care
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Red Tegu Male
