Four-toed Tegu
Teius teyou
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusTeius (Typical Tejus)
- SpeciesTeius teyou (Four-toed Tegu)
About the Four-toed Tegu
Teius teyou, the four-toed tegu, is one of the most common South American lizards. It belongs to the genus Teius and the family Teiidae. It is found from southern Brazil to Argentina. It lives on open land and often takes cover in rocky areas. It makes a tunnel for itself under soil and rocks to hide from enemies. It feeds on insects and spiders.
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Recent sightings of Four-toed Tegu in El Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Four-toed Tegu in El Impenetrable National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Four-toed Tegu sighting in El Impenetrable National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Four-toed Tegu in El Impenetrable National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Four-toed Tegu in El Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.