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Amazon Lava Lizard

Tropidurus torquatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Markings vary considerably. Like many lizards, they show changes of colour with mood and temperature.

Habitat:

Costal sand dunes

Notes:

This specie is considered the commonest lizard in Brazil

Reference Links:

Tropidurus torquatus | The Reptile Database

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