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RED TEGU Tupinambis 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.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP153PH) Adult male, Campo Maria Private Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith October 2008).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP154PH) Same individual head detail (Paul Smith October 2008).
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP155PH) Adult male, Ruta Trans-Chaco km500, Departamento Boquerón (Michelle Martin October 2008)
FIGURE 4 - (FPREP156PH) Adult female, Central Chaco (Hugo del Castillo November 2008).
FIGURE 5 - (FPREP157PH) Adult female, Teniente Picco, Departamento Boquerón (Sjeff Ollers October 2009).
FIGURE 6 - (FPREP158PH) Adult roadkill, Central Chaco (Hugo del Castillo November 2008).
FIGURE 7 - (FPREP159PH) Same individual head detail (Hugo del Castillo November 2008).
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