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Forest Whiptail

Kentropyx pelviceps

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

This lizard can swim well and run quickly on slick muddy surfaces left by fluctuating water levels.

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Notes:

I spotted this on the forest floor in Tupana Aru reserve. I was only able to get this one shot before it took off.

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PublishedAugust 3, 2013

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