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RED TEGU Salvator rufescens
Up in the Chaco lives a hefty, thick-necked, iguana-like lizard - the Red Tegu. Despite his huge-size and dragon-like appearance, he is an extremely shy creature that is difficult to observe, being prone to running rapidly for cover at the slightest sign of danger. A gentle giant, they are opportunist omnivores who will help you finish off your asado if you are willing to share.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP557PH) Adult, Teniente Martínez, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith April 2011).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP153PH) Adult male, Campo Maria Private Reserve, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith October 2008).
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP154PH) Same individual as (FPREP153PH) head detail (Paul Smith October 2008).
FIGURE 4 - (FPREP981PH) Adult male head detail, PN Tte Enciso, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith November 2017)
FIGURE 5 - (FPREP156PH) Adult female, Central Chaco (Hugo del Castillo November 2008).
FIGURE 6 - (FPREP157PH) Adult female, Teniente Picco, Departamento Boquerón (Sjeff Ollers October 2009).
FIGURE 7 - (FPREP982PH) Pair mating, PN Tte Enciso, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith November 2017)
VIDEO A - (FPREP485VI) Adult, Fortín Boquerón, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith November 2010).
VIDEO B - (FPREP558VI) Same individual as (FPREP557PH) (Paul Smith April 2011).
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