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Cnemidophorus lemniscatus Very colourful lizard from Chuao about 1 km from the Caribbean coast in Venezuela - fast little beast Cnemidophorus lemniscatus,Lizard,Rainbow whiptail,choroni,chuao Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Cnemidophorus lemniscatus

Very colourful lizard from Chuao about 1 km from the Caribbean coast in Venezuela - fast little beast

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    Awesome! Family definitely seems right, how about Cnemidophorus lemniscatus? Posted 5 years ago
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      I looked at that species but don't know how much variation there is in colour - have asked a friend in this country for advice - I'd say if it is known for much colour variation, then that's probably the boy - I have another picture which I'll put on. Posted 5 years ago
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        I looked at a lot of photos of this species and indeed they are very variable. Definitely saw a few with the dark lines on the back and red sides like on your photo. It also seems the only regularly reported in the family in Venezuela. Still not 100% sure though, so wonder what your friend thinks. Posted 5 years ago
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          His initial thought was rainbow whip - which is what we're thinking - definitely in the correct area/zone & looking more and more likely - thanks Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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            Alright, let's just go for it. Posted 5 years ago
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              Hi Ferdy, My friend says the variability occurs as they come into prime breeding colours, so the identification seems sound. Cheers, David Posted 5 years ago
              1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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                Great, thanks for confirming. Posted 5 years ago
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                  :¬) - just on with this weekend' rugby photos! Posted 5 years ago
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    If it's any different & we find it, we can change it Posted 5 years ago

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The Rainbow whiptail

The rainbow whiptail is a species of lizard found in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It has also been introduced in Florida and has established populations there. A rainbow whiptail grows up to approximately 12 inches .

Both sexually reproducing and parthenogenetic populations are known.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Mar 5, 2020. Captured Aug 10, 2015 17:53.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/128s
  • ISO250
  • 200mm