Gold tegu
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The Gold tegu, also known as Common tegu, black tegu and Columbian tegu, is a species of tegu. They grow to around 80-110 cm with a glossy body, powerful limbs and a thick tail. They have many black and gold stripes down their body. Gold tegus live in the tropical forests of northern and central South America. They feed on insects, invertebrates, small mammals, reptiles and birds.
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