| Central American Whiptail | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Sauria |
| Family: | Teiidae |
| Genus: | Ameiva |
| Species: | A. festiva (Lichtenstein, 1856) |
| Binomial name | |
| Ameiva festiva |
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The MiddleAmerican Ameiva, Central American Whiptail, or Tiger Ameiva (Ameiva festiva) is a species of whiptail lizard found from southern Mexico to Colombia.[1]
Brown coloured with darker browns making a zig-zag pattern down the back. Similar species, Ameiva quadilineata. Lives in open habitats. Juveniles have metallic-blue tails.[2]
