Natural History

Heloderma exasperatum

The Rio Fuerte beaded lizard (Heloderma exasperatum) is a venomous species of beaded lizard in the family Helodermatidae. It is found in the tropical forests and shrublands of western Mexico, specifically around the Rio Fuerte and Rio Mayo basins. It is often found in or near abandoned mammal burrows and sources of water.

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See also

• ▸Bhutan takin
• ▸Cor Caroli
• ▸Diprotodon

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