Ocellated tegus
A species of Ocellated tegus, Also known as Ocellated Tegu Scientific name : Cercosaura ocellata Genus : Ocellated tegus
Ocellated tegus, A species of Ocellated tegus
Also known as:
Ocellated Tegu
Scientific name: Cercosaura ocellata
Genus: Ocellated tegus
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Description General Info
Photo By Leandro J.C.L. Moraes, Alexandre P. de Almeida, Rafael de Fraga, Rommel R. Zamora, Renata M. Pirani, Ariane A.A. Silva, Vinícius T. de Carvalho, Marcelo Gordo, Fernanda P. Werneck. , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Cercosaura ocellata, the ocellated tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is found in Brazil , Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Ocellated tegus's dietary habits mainly revolve around small invertebrates. It shows a distinct preference for ants and termites, supplemented occasionally by spiders and beetles for a well-rounded insect-rich diet.
Appearance
Ocellated tegus is a relatively small lizard, slim and elongated, with smooth scales covering its body. It primarily displays a gray-brown dorsum, punctuated by distinctive ocellated patterns in multiple colors. The ventral region is pale yellow. Noteworthy features include a long tapering tail and small limbs. Age, gender, or subspecies do not significantly impact its appearance.
Behavior
Ocellated tegus is a largely nocturnal species, often observed to demonstrate solitary behavior. It usually forages in the underbrush of its habitat at night. Males of this species are known to defend territories aggressively, while females engage in burrow nesting. The ability to change skin colors aids in its camouflage and survival.
Population
Stable
Photo By Leandro J.C.L. Moraes, Alexandre P. de Almeida, Rafael de Fraga, Rommel R. Zamora, Renata M. Pirani, Ariane A.A. Silva, Vinícius T. de Carvalho, Marcelo Gordo, Fernanda P. Werneck. , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Spectacled lizards Genus
Ocellated tegus Species
Ocellated tegus 
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