Holcosus quadrilineatus

Holcosus quadrilineatus

Four-lined ameiva, Four-lined whiptail

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Holcosus quadrilineatus

Holcosus quadrilineatus, also known commonly as the four-lined ameiva and the four-lined whiptail, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Central America.

Appearance

H. quadrilineatus is brown-coloured, with four light lines running down the back. Juveniles have metallic-blue tails.

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H. quadrilineatus is found in western Panama, Costa Rica, and southeastern Nicaragua.

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H. quadrilineatus lives in open habitats.

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References

1. Holcosus quadrilineatus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holcosus_quadrilineatus
2. Holcosus quadrilineatus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178482/1536343

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