Crocodilurus
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Scientific classification 
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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.[2][5]
Figurative name
The crocodile tegu has no close relation to crocodilians. 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]
Distribution
C. amazonicus is found in the Amazon Basin and the Guiana Shield in South America.[2][5]
Diet
C. amazonicus preys upon arthropods, fish, amphibians, and reptiles.[2][5]
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References
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- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Martins, M. (2010). "Crocodilurus amazonicus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T178328A7524182. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T178328A7524182.en. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
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- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Martins, M. (2006). "Life in the water: Ecology of the jacarerana lizard, Crocodilurus amazonicus". Herpetological Journal. 16: 171–177.
Further reading
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Avila-Pires, T.C.S. (1995). "Lizards of Brazilian Amazonia (Reptilia: Squamata)". Zoologische Verhandelingen. 299: 1–706.
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Harvey, M.B.; Ugueto, G.N.; Gutberlet, R.L., Jr. (2012). "Review of Teiid morphology with a revised taxonomy and phylogeny of the Teiidae (Lepidosauria: Squamata)". Zootaxa. 3459: 1–156.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.de Massary, J.C.; Hoogmoed, M.S. (2001). "Crocodilurus amazonicus (Spix, 1825): The valid name for Crocodilurus lacertinus auctorum (nec Daudin, 1802) (Squamata: Teiidae)". Journal of Herpetology. 35 (2): 353–357.
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.von Spix, J.B. (1825). Animalia nova sive species nova lacertarum quas in itinere per Brasiliam annis MDCCCXVII–MDCCCXX jussu et auspicius Maximiliani Josephi I Bavariae Regis suscepto collegit et descripsit Dr. J.B. de Spix (in Latina). Lipsiae (Leipzig): T.O. Weigel. Monachii (Munich): F.S. Hübschmanni. 4 unnumbered pages + 26 pp. + Plates I–XXVII. (Crocodilurus, new genus, p. 19; C. amazonicus, new species, pp. 19–20 + Plate XXI) — original description.
External links
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