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Pholidoscelis pluvianotatus (Montiserrat ameiva)

Synonyms: Ameiva pluvianotata

Wikipedia Abstract

Ameiva pluvianotata, the Montiserrat ameiva, is a lizard species in the genus Ameiva. It is found on the Caribbean island of Montserrat in the Lesser Antilles. 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.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0