👉 Pantosteus, also known as the common pantogeus or common pantogeusian, is a genus of giant lizards found in South America. They are characterized by their large size and distinctive appearance, including elongated tails, long tail scales, and broad, muscular forelegs. Pantosteus is an important taxon of the family Leporidae, which includes many species of reptiles that live in the Amazon rainforest.