Giant ameiva
A species of Jungle-runners, Also known as South american ground lizard, Green jungle runner Scientific name : Ameiva ameiva Genus : Jungle-runners
Giant ameiva, A species of Jungle-runners
Also known as:
South american ground lizard, Green jungle runner
Scientific name: Ameiva ameiva
Genus: Jungle-runners
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Description General Info
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Description
Ameiva ameiva, also known as the giant ameiva, green ameiva, South American ground lizard, or Amazon racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae found in Central and South America and some Caribbean Islands.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
The primary food source for giant ameiva is comprised predominantly of arthropods. Predominantly, it has an affinity for consuming ants, beetles, spiders, and various small invertebrates. Giant ameiva also occasionally consumes fruits and plant matters, enriching its diet with essential nutrients.
Appearance
Giant ameiva is a large, robust lizard, racing up to 60 cm in length. Its body is long and slender, covered in smooth scales. The lizard is primarily greenish to brown, with irregular stripes on its back and on the sides of its tail. It features a long, whip-like tail that is often twice the length of its body. Males are generally larger and have dark throats, which females and juveniles lack.
Behavior
Giant ameiva exhibits a diurnal and terrestrial lifestyle, often found actively basking and foraging during the day. It displays a solitary nature with minimal social interaction, but becomes aggressive during the breeding season demonstrating marked territorial behavior. Distinctively, it exhibits quick, lizard-like movements, uses camouflage for protection, and swiftly buries itself when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Jungle-runners Species
Giant ameiva 
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