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Central American Ameiva (whiptailed lizard)

Holcosus festivus

Photo by Chris79
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful Central American Ameiva Whip-tailed Lizard spotted in La Selva Reserve, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica.

I think this is a juvenile as it has the blue tail.

Habitat:

Rainforest

Reference Links:

Holcosus festivus - Wikipedia

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