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Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
Universal entry(ies)
Tupinambis
Latin
DEF

Any of several large blackish South American lizards of the genus Tupinambis(family Teiidae) that have yellow or white bands across the back, grow to a length of about three feet, often raid hen roosts, and are hunted as pests and for their flesh which is regarded as a delicacy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reptiles et amphibiens
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Tupinambis
Latin
DEF

Grand lézard des Antilles et d'Amérique du Sud équatoriale à allure de lézard ocellé, carnassier et amateur de volaille (Nom science Tupinambis; famille de téiidés, taille 1 m.)

Spanish

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