Scientific Name: Tupinambis teguixin
Found In: Northern South America
Size: 2 – 3 feet long
Diet: Omnivore: insects, invertebrates, small mammals, reptiles and birds, fish and sometimes fruit.
Threat Level: Least concern
Facts: Tegus can use their strong tail as a whip to defend off predators.
![Argentine Black and White Tegu](https://i0.wp.com/virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ARGENTINE-TEGU.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&ssl=1)