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Four-lined Ameiva or Four-lined Whiptail

Ameiva quadrilineata

Photo by pamsai
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Description:

The Four-lined Ameiva or Four-lined Whiptail (Ameiva quadrilineata) is a species of whiptail lizard found in western Panama, Costa Rica, and southeast Nicaragua.

Brown coloured with four light lines running down the back. Similar species, Ameiva festiva. Lives in open habitats. Juveniles have metallic-blue tails.

Notes:

I think this lizard looks like an Australian aboriginal painting...

Species ID Suggestions

Four-lined Ameiva or Four-lined Whiptail

Ameiva quadrilineata

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