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Pholidoscelis Maynardi Parvinaguae
Pholidoscelis is a genus of lizards that belongs to the family Teiidae. All species are endemic to the West Indies. Classification Listed alphabetically. The Reptile Database *'' Pholidoscelis alboguttatus'' (Boulenger, 1896) – Mona ground lizard, Mona ameiva *'''' (Garman, 1887) – Redonda ameiva *'' Pholidoscelis auberi'' (Cocteau, 1838) – Auber's ameiva, Cuban ameiva *'' |
Common Puerto Rican Ameiva
The common Puerto Rican ameiva or Puerto Rican ground lizard (''Pholidoscelis exsul'') is a species of lizard in the whiptail family."''Ameiva exsul'' " The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. 
Geographic range ''Ameiva exsul'' is found in coastal habitats of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, the[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Dorsalis
The Jamaican ameiva (''Pholidoscelis dorsalis'') is a species of lizard found only in Jamaica. Taxonomy The Jamaican ameiva was described in 1838 as ''Ameiva dorsalis''. In 2016, the species was moved to '' Pholidoscelis'' based on genetic sequencing and phylogenetic analyses. Biology The Jamaican ameiva is a diurnal lizard with an omnivorous diet, including members of its species. It is found in mesic to dry habitats near the sea, in gardens and vegetated duneland, associated with '' Coccoloba'' and ''Ipomea ''Ipomoea'' () is the largest genus in the plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 600 species. It is a large and diverse group, with common names including morning glory, water convolvulus or water spinach, sweet potato, bindweed, moonf ...'' plant species. Conservation The Jamaican ameiva historically occurred throughout the lowlands of Jamaica and its cays in scattered subpopulations, though 7 of the 10 mainland subpopulations are considered possibly ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis
Pholidoscelis is a genus of lizards that belongs to the family Teiidae. All species are endemic to the West Indies. Classification Listed alphabetically. The Reptile Database *'' Pholidoscelis alboguttatus'' (Boulenger, 1896) – Mona ground lizard, Mona ameiva *'' Pholidoscelis atratus'' (Garman, 1887) – Redonda ameiva *'' Pholidoscelis auberi'' (Cocteau, 1838) – Auber's ameiva, Cuban ameiva *'' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Wetmorei
''Pholidoscelis wetmorei'' is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae (whiptails)."''Pholidoscelis wetmorei'' ". The Reptile Database. http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Pholidoscelis&species=wetmorei The species is endemic to Puerto Rico. Its common names include the Puerto Rican blue-tailed ameiva, Wetmore's ameiva, Joglar R, Rodriguez C, Angeli N (2017)"''Pholidoscelis wetmorei'' (amended version of 2017 assessment)".The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017. Downloaded on 23 September 2018. and blue-tailed ground lizard. Etymology The specific name, ''wetmorei'', is in honor of American ornithologist Alexander Wetmore. Geographic range and habitat In Puerto Rico ''Pholidoscelis wetmorei'' occurs in the southwestern dry coastal forests and adjacent islets including Caja de Muertos and Isla Magueyes. Similar species ''P. wetmorei'' can be distinguished from '' P. exsul'' (Puerto Rican ground lizard) found throughout the Puerto Rican Bank by its much sm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Taeniurus
''Pholidoscelis taeniurus'', the Hispaniolan blue-tailed ameiva or Haitian ameiva, is a member of the Teiidae family of lizards. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), including some satellite islands, like Île-à-Vache, Gonâve Island, and Isla Saona Saona Island ( es, Isla Saona) is a 110 square kilometer tropical island located off the south-east coast in Dominican Republic's La Altagracia province. It is a government-protected nature reserve and is part of '' Parque Nacional Cotubanamá''. .... References External links taeniurus Lizards of the Caribbean Endemic fauna of Hispaniola Reptiles of the Dominican Republic Reptiles of Haiti Reptiles described in 1862 Taxa named by Edward Drinker Cope {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Polops
The Saint Croix ground lizard (''Pholidoscelis polops'') is a small lizard endemic to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Description Growing to a size of between 35 and 90 mm (excluding the tail), adults have a pattern of light brown, dark brown and white longitudinal stripes down their back. Below these are a series of narrow brown, black and white vertical stripes, which extend from the sides down to the stomach. The stomach is white with bright blue markings (males), and the rest of the underside is a deep pinkish-red hue. The tail changes from a brown color near the body with alternating rings of blue and black. The entire tail of juveniles and hatchlings is a bright blue color. It eats virtually any prey item, including berries, amphipods, moths, ants and small hermit crabs. Habitat The lizard is mainly found in beach areas and upland forest. Once found on St. Croix, the population was extirpated, likely due to habitat loss and the introduction of the small Indian mongoose to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Pluvianotatus
The Montserrat ameiva (''Pholidoscelis pluvianotatus'') is a lizard species in the genus ''Pholidoscelis''. It is found on the Caribbean island of Montserrat in the Lesser Antilles. Description The species is variable in color and pattern. The dorsal surface on males is reddish or gray-tan, with black speckling and lighter marbling; or it is dull green with slight markings and a dark blue head. The male's ventral surface is dull gray, and it has blue-gray spots on its upper thighs and sides of its tail. Females have a gray dorsal surface and a bluish underside. It is covered with light, widespread spots on its back, sides, legs, and tail. The flanks on females are dull green, sometimes with brown stripes present. Taxonomy The Montserrat ameiva was described in 1887 by American herpetologist Samuel Garman (1843–1927) as ''Ameiva pluvianotata''. In 2016, the species was moved to ''Pholidoscelis'' based on genetic sequencing and phylogenetic analyses. The Redonda ground lizard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Plei
''Pholidoscelis plei'', known commonly as the Anguilla Bank ameiva or the Caribbean ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is found on the Caribbean islands of Anguilla, Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy in the Lesser Antilles. Its coloration and markings vary between each island population. Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. Etymology The specific name, ''plei'', is in honor of French botanist Auguste Plée. Populations Anguilla The Anguilla Bank ameiva is found on the main island of Anguilla and most of its satellites, where it is common.. Among those populations, adults are gray-brown tinged with green-blue. Adults have white to light green spots on their flanks that can merge towards the posterior to form a barred pattern, with some variability between populations in the distinctiveness or presence of the stripes. Its ventral surface lacks markings and is light blue to white. Juveniles are br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Maynardi
''Pholidoscelis maynardi'', commonly known as the Great Inagua ameiva, Inagua ameiva, or Inagua blue-tailed lizard, is species of lizard, a member of the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to the Bahamas. Three subspecies have been described.. www.reptile-database.org. Etymology The specific name, ''maynardi'', is in honor of American ornithologist Charles Johnson Maynard. Description Males of ''P. maynardi'' measure an average of 72 mm (2.83 in) snout-vent length (SVL), and females average 70 mm (2.76 in) SVL. Diet ''P. maynardi'' is mainly insectivorous, however, little is known of its natural history. Habitat ''P. maynardi'' is often encountered in the upper beach zone. It prefers sandy and loamy areas, but is also found in rocky and sparse vegetative areas. Reproduction ''P. maynardi'' is oviparous. Subspecies and distribution Three subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. The species is found only in Inag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Major
The Martinique giant ameiva (''Pholidoscelis major'') was a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. It is believed to have been endemic to Martinique, though at least one scholar disputes this, instead placing it on Les Iles de la Petite Terre within the Guadeloupean archipelago., attributing this view to Breuil, 2002. It is known only from museum specimens collected by early European explorers. Its extinction may have been caused by a hurricane, or through the introduction of predatory species to the island. References * * External linksPholidoscelis majorat the Encyclopedia of Life The ''Encyclopedia of Life'' (''EOL'') is a free, online encyclopedia intended to document all of the 1.9 million living species known to science. It is compiled from existing trusted databases curated by experts and with the assistance of no ...Pholidoscelis majorat the Reptile Database Pholidoscelis Reptile extinctions since 1500 Extinct reptiles Reptiles described in 1839 Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Lineolatus
The pigmy blue-tailed ameiva (''Pholidoscelis lineolatus'') is a species of lizard endemic to Hispaniola Hispaniola (, also ; es, La Española; Latin and french: Hispaniola; ht, Ispayola; tnq, Ayiti or Quisqueya) is an island in the Caribbean that is part of the Greater Antilles. Hispaniola is the most populous island in the West Indies, and th .... References Pholidoscelis Lizards of the Caribbean Reptiles described in 1839 Reptiles of the Dominican Republic Reptiles of Haiti Endemic fauna of Hispaniola Taxa named by André Marie Constant Duméril Taxa named by Gabriel Bibron {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholidoscelis Griswoldi
Griswold's ameiva (''Pholidoscelis griswoldi'') is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Antigua and Barbuda, where it is found on both islands. It is also known as the Antiguan ameiva or the Antiguan ground lizard. Etymology The specific name, ''griswoldi'', is in honor of Dr. Donald W. Griswold who was Director of the Rockefeller West Indian Hookworm Commission.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Ameiva griswoldi'', p. 109). Geographic range ''P. griswoldi'' is common on Barbuda, and more common on the offshore islands of Antigua than on that main island. Description Populations of ''P. griswoldi'' on Barbuda are dark brown with irregular, cream-colored splotches. The flanks are pale blue-green and tan, with black spots and markings. The ventral surface is gray with black on its chest. See also *Antigua and Barbuda *Antiguan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
