Red Tegu
Pyros came to The Zoo in 2023 as a surrendered pet.
Scientific name
Salvator rufescens
Lifespan
15-20 years
Range
Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay
Diet
Red tegus have a wide-ranging diet of fruits, vegetables, insects, rodents, birds, and fish.
Social Structure
Males are significantly larger than females and develop jowls, or cheek pouches.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
The major threats to these species are habitat loss and degradation. Their overall population trend is unknown.
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