Emerald Swift, Costa Rica


🔍 Emerald Swift | Sceloporus malachiticus 🦎

📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

💬 Emerald swifts are distinctly bright green in color, with males typically being more striking than females, having bright blue patches on either side of the belly.

Also Known as:

Green Spiny Lizard

Size:

Weight: undefined

Length: 15 – 20 cm

Coloration:

Males: Bright emerald green with black speckles, often with blue patches on the throat and belly

Females: Generally grey or brown, sometimes with a green tinge, and also have black speckles.

Life Span

5 – 10 years (captivity)

5 – 7 years (wild)

Published by Carlos Morales

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Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Management Information Systems, graduated in 2011 from Harding University, Arkansas, United States. My favorite hobby: Photography!

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