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Definition of golden tegu

golden tegu

Plural:golden tegus
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1

A large species of predatory lizard native to the tropical forests and savannas of northern and central South America, characterized by smooth, glossy scales with black and golden-yellow banding.

Example

"During the expedition to the Amazon basin, the researchers managed to photograph a golden tegu foraging for insects and fallen fruit in the underbrush."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In the exotic pet trade, the golden tegu is often distinguished from the Argentine black and white tegu; the golden tegu is generally recognized as having a more defensive and skittish temperament.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Golden tegu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/golden-tegu
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