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Delicate Ameiva, Delicate Whiptail

Holcosus leptophrys

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A large lizard with bright blue colour on the top of the back feet.

Habitat:

tropical rainforest of Osa Peninsular, SW Costa Rica

Reference Links:

Delicate Ameiva - Ameiva leptophrys - Overview, Ameiva leptophrys, Holcosus leptophrys | The Reptile Database

Species ID Suggestions

delicate Ameiva, delicate whiptail

Holcosus leptophrys

Reference Link
Scott Frazier
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Comments (3)
pamsai
thanks Scott for the ID of this one, and the other one !
pamsai
Ashley, any ideas about this large lizard?

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Life in Costa Rica
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Reptiles of Costa Rica
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2016

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