Amazon racerunner
A species of Jungle-runners Scientific name : Ameiva atrigularis Genus : Jungle-runners
Amazon racerunner, A species of Jungle-runners
Scientific name: Ameiva atrigularis
Genus: Jungle-runners
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Description
Ameiva atrigularis, known as giant ameiva and Amazon racerunner, is a species of teiid lizard found on Trinidad and Tobago and in Venezuela. Males can reach a snoutâvent length of 186Â mm (7.3Â in).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Amazon racerunner is primarily insectivorous, often feeding on ants, beetles, and spiders. It also occasionally consume plant matter such as fruits and seeds, displaying opportunistic and adaptable feeding traits.
Appearance
The amazon racerunner is a medium-sized lizard with a streamlined body and smooth, glossy scales. It boasts a vibrant palette of green and brown hues, interspersed with indigo accents around the neck area. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism: females tend to have a mottled appearance, while males feature a more uniform coloration. Its distinctive forked tail, typically half the length of its body, is capable of regeneration if severed.
Behavior
Amazon racerunner is primarily diurnal, often spotted basking in sunlit patches. It adopts a unique head-bobbing display, likely tied to territorial defense or courtship. Renowned for its swift predatory behavior, it hunts primarily insects and other smaller creatures. This species tends to lead a solitary life but exhibits aggressive behavior during intraspecies encounters.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Jungle-runners Species
Amazon racerunner 
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