Trinidad Ameiva/Giant Ameiva (Ameiva atrigularis)

A Trinidad Ameiva, also commonly called the Giant Ameiva, Jungle Runner and Zandolie (locally). This lizard was resting after foraging for food in the 32 degree Caribbean sunshine.

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Patomarazul

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Very emblematic of the Caribbean Islands! Posted 4 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  It sure is! Posted 4 years ago

Ernst

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Very impressive lizard. How big do they grow? Posted 4 years ago
1. Wesley Goorachan
  
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  Thank you! They usually grow between 30 cm to 50 cm but the largest I've ever seen is around 70 cm (all lengths refer to snout to tail). This particular specimen in the photo was around 55 cm. Here in Trinidad we also have other large lizards like the Rainbow Whiptail, Cryptic Golden Tegu and Green Iguana. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago

The Giant ameiva

The giant ameiva, also known as green ameiva, South American ground lizard, giant whiptail, zandoli, and Amazon racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae found in Central and South America and some Caribbean Islands.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Wesley Goorachan