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Holcosus undulatus

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Holcosus undulatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Teiidae
Genus: Holcosus
Species:
H. undulatus
Binomial name
Holcosus undulatus
(Wiegmann, 1834)[2]
Synonyms

Ameiva undulata

The rainbow ameiva, barred whiptail, or metallic ameiva (Holcosus undulatus) is a species of whiptail lizard found in Mexico.[2]

Description

Brown coloured with darker zig-zag lines or bars running down the sides often with light blue and green markings along sides and underside. It is similar to the Middle-American Ameiva (Holcosus festivus). Lives in litter in open habitats.

References

  1. ^ IUCN (2016). "Holcosus undulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2016. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  2. ^ a b Holcosus undulatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
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