Central American Ameiva, Costa Rica


🔍 Central American Ameiva | Ameiva ameiva 🦎

📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

💬 Ameivas are heliothermic, meaning they must bask in the sun to power up. You’ll often see them freezing mid-path, then exploding into motion once they’re warm.

Also Known as:

Common ameiva, giant ameiva, runner lizard

Size:

Length: 30-48 cm
Weight: 60-110 g

Coloration:

Brown, olive, or greenish body, pale underside (white to cream)

Life Span

4 – 10 years

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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