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'''''Crocodilurus''''' is a [[monotypic genus|monotypic]] [[lizard]] genus consisting of one [[species]], '''''Crocodilurus amazonicus''''', belonging to the family [[Teiidae]] ([[tegu]]s, [[ameiva]]s and [[whiptail lizard|whiptails]]). Its common name is the '''crocodile tegu''', due to its appearance and fondness for water, and is locally known as the '''''jacarerana'''''. This [[semiaquatic|semi-aquatic]], predatory lizard has a flattened, paddle-like tail, enabling it to swim with ease. | '''''Crocodilurus''''' is a [[monotypic genus|monotypic]] [[lizard]] genus consisting of one [[species]], '''''Crocodilurus amazonicus''''', belonging to the family [[Teiidae]] ([[tegu]]s, [[ameiva]]s and [[whiptail lizard|whiptails]]). Its common name is the '''crocodile tegu''', due to its appearance and fondness for water, and is locally known as the '''''jacarerana'''''. This [[semiaquatic|semi-aquatic]], predatory lizard has a flattened, paddle-like tail, enabling it to swim with ease.<ref name=IUCN/><ref name=Martins-2006/> | ||
==Figurative name== | ==Figurative name== | ||
The crocodile [[tegu]] has no close relation to [[crocodilian]]s. The name ''Crocodilurus amazonicus'' ("Amazonian little crocodile") is only an analogy: It is a predatory reptile well adapted to living and hunting in water. | The crocodile [[tegu]] has no close relation to [[crocodilian]]s. The name ''Crocodilurus amazonicus'' ("Amazonian little crocodile") is only an analogy: It is a predatory reptile well adapted to living and hunting in water.{{citation needed|date=October 2025}} | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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Crocodilurus is a monotypic lizard genus consisting of one species, Crocodilurus amazonicus, belonging to the family Teiidae (tegus, ameivas and whiptails). Its common name is the crocodile tegu, due to its appearance and fondness for water, and is locally known as the jacarerana. This semi-aquatic, predatory lizard has a flattened, paddle-like tail, enabling it to swim with ease.[1][2]
Figurative name
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Distribution
C. amazonicus is found in the Amazon Basin and the Guiana Shield in South America.[1][2]
Diet
C. amazonicus preys upon arthropods, fish, amphibians, and reptiles.[1][2]
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Further reading
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