Tegus occur in a wide variety of habitats, including the Amazon Rainforest, savannas, and deciduous semiarid thorn forests. Even though these are large, conspicuous lizards, two new species, T.

Where do Tegus live in the US?

The Argentine black-and-white tegu is a stout lizard native to South America. Populations are now established in Florida, and researchers are finding more populations in Georgia, says Amy Yackel Adams, a research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey.

Where are Tegus found?

Tegus are native to Central and South America. They occupy a variety of habitats and are known for their large size and predatory habits.