Mexican beaded lizard beaded lizard under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species as an Appendix I animal, making it illegal to export the species. Mexican beaded lizard The Mexican beaded lizard ("Heloderma horridum") is a species of lizard in the family Helodermatidae, one of the two species of venomous beaded lizards found principally in Mexico and southern Guatemala. It and its congener (member of the same genus) the Gila monster ("Heloderma suspectum") are the only lizards known to have evolved an overt venom delivery system. The Mexican beaded lizard is larger than the Gila monster, with duller coloration, black with yellowish
Lizard buzzard Lizard buzzard The lizard buzzard ("Kaupifalco monogrammicus") or lizard hawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its name, it may be more closely related to the "Accipiter" hawks than the "Buteo" buzzards. Molecular phylogenetic studies have revealed that the lizard buzzard is not closely related to "Buteo" buzzards but rather to "Accipiter" hawks. This extends to morphological associations, e.g. the lizard buzzard has pointed and fairly short wings. The lizard buzzard is a smallish stocky raptor with a total body length of 35–37 cm and a wingspan of about 79