Tupinambis teguixin - Gold Tegu or Black Tegu (formerly T. nigropunctatus)

The gold tegu, also known as golden tegu, common tegu, black tegu and Colombian tegu, is a species of tegu.

The gold tegu, also known as golden tegu, common tegu, black tegu and Colombian tegu, is a species of tegu.

The gold tegu, also known as golden tegu, common tegu, black tegu and Colombian tegu, is a species of tegu.

Tupinambis teguixin - Gold Tegu or Black Tegu (formerly T. nigropunctatus)

The gold tegu, also known as golden tegu, common tegu, black tegu and Colombian tegu, is a species of tegu.

Wilson has a cat named Nala and a Colombian tegu named Lizard.

The gold tegu, also known as golden tegu, common tegu, black tegu and Colombian tegu, is a species of tegu.

P. minasense tegui - blue tengu lizard (Tupinambis teguixin)

Tegu (Tupinambis teguixin)

Its old scientific name (synonym) was Tupinambis nigropunctatus but it has since renamed to Tupinambis teguixin.

The large Tegu (Tupinambis teguixin) or Matte/Salipenta as it is locally called and the Green Iguana (very common, even in sub-urban areas) are considered delicacies on both Trinidad and Tobago.