#teiidae

[herpsandbirds]

Rainbow Whiptails (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus), male, family Teiidae, found in northern South America

Also introduced into Florida, USA.

photograph by Wolfe’s World

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

Have you ever seen an argentinian black and white tegu?

Have you seen the Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae)?

I have now

Yes, in photos/videos

Yes, irl

I'm not sure

Voting ended onMar 8, 2025

[every-day-creechur]

Western Mexico Whiptail Aspidoscelis costatus

Endemic to Mexico, including Guerrero, Morelos, and Puebla. They are non-territorial, active "widely foraging" lizards. They move quite frequently, and almost incessantly, in short gaits and at a frenetic pace. Foraging is their primary activity throughout the day. They are seen busy probing with their snouts under leaf-litter, in crevices, scratching in the ground, or digging furiously through piles of accumulated debris.

Least Concern

image by Francisco Xavier Delgado Moreno

[thlpp]

The dragon guarding the fort is slumbering.

But suddenly, the orange eye opens and focuses on the traveling party of adventurers.

Halt! Who goes there? Art thou friend or foe?

[iridescent-wildlife]

Plateau Striped Whiptail (Aspidoscelis velox). Family Teiidae, order Squamata.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. June 2024.

[bonusdragons]

July 13, 2026:

Murk Primary, Veilspun, Glimmer.

Permian of teiidae's clan!

[troythecatfish]

Saw this stunning Giant Ameiva (Ameiva ameiva) 🦎 while taking Zeus for a walk a few minutes ago 😄

Ameiva ameiva, also known as the giant ameiva, green ameiva, South American ground lizard, or Amazon racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae found in Central and South America and some Caribbean Islands.

This species has been introduced into the United States with thriving populations in south Florida. (Source: Wikipedia)

[chuck-wills-widow]

Texas Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis) November, Rio Grande Valley, TX USA