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Middle American Ameiva

Ameiva (Holcosus) festiva

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Field Notes

Description:

A mid-sized lizard, olive or brown with a conspicuous yellow, whitish, or bluish stripe down center of back; yellow,white or bluish dashes or dots along the sides; youngsters with bluish tail; to 12 cm (5 in), plus tail.

Habitat:

National Park Arenal Volcano.

Reference Links:

Ameiva festiva, Central American Whiptail, Ameiva festiva Picture, Costa Rica Fauna and Wildlife

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
The MnMs
Many thanks, Dan and Christos! Apparently the juveniles have this colorful tail and later the color fades :-)

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PublishedJune 14, 2014

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