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Echinosaura

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Echinosaura
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Echinosaura
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Echinosaura is a genus of lizards called the spined tegus. They occur in a small area of the tropical rainforests of South America. The lizards are normally brown in color and have spines on the head, torso, and tail.

Four species are recognised:[1]

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