Crocodilurus is a lizard genus with only one species Crocodilurus amazonicus, that belongs to the family Teiidae. Its common name is the 'crocodile' tegu, and is locally known as the jacarerana. This semi-aquatic predatory lizard has a flattened, paddle-like tail.[1][5]
The 'crocodile' tegu has no close relation to crocodilians. The name Crocodilurus amazonicus ("little Amazonian crocodile") is only an analogy: It is a predatory reptile well adapted to living and hunting in water.
It is found in the Amazon Basin and the Guiana Shield in South America.[1][5]
It feeds on arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, and fish.[1][5]
Crocodilurus is a lizard genus with only one species Crocodilurus amazonicus, that belongs to the family Teiidae. Its common name is the 'crocodile' tegu, and is locally known as the jacarerana. This semi-aquatic predatory lizard has a flattened, paddle-like tail.
Crocodilurus amazonicus Crocodilurus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Teiidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Crocodilurus amazonicus Crocodilurus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Teiidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Crocodilurus amazonicus, unique représentant du genre Crocodilurus, est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Teiidae[1].
Cette espèce se rencontre[1] :
Sa présence est incertaine au Guyana et au Suriname.
Crocodilurus amazonicus, unique représentant du genre Crocodilurus, est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Teiidae.
Crocodilurus amazonicus là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Teiidae. Loài này được Spix mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1825.[4]