Geographic range. Ameiva Plei analifera has a streamlined body, pointed head, slightly forked tongue, and muscular hind legs. Pet trade. BORGES-JUNIOR, RICARDO F. FREITAS-FILHO, MONIQUE VAN SLUYS and CARLOS F.D. Eastern diamondbacks (Crotalus adamanteus), which are found mostly in Florida and southern Georgia, average around 3 to 6 feet in length. These colorful lizards are related to the tegu. The Giant Ameiva is a large lizard (2 ft. / 45–50 cm), and feeds on insects, spiders and small frogs.

Today’s animal is a lizard that belongs to the whiptail family, Teiidae.

This Subspecies analifera is found only on ST Martin. I spent a good forty-five minutes one partly-sunny afternoon waiting for one of the local ameivas to stop moving long enough to get a good picture. Anolis chlorocyanus (DUMÉRIL & BIBRON 1837), … 1953.

They are found in a range of habitats, but prefer rain forests that have recently been disturbed. They are quick and prone to flights of panic, at least until well acclimated. Dusky Giant Ameiva. Ameiva ameiva (LINNAEUS 1758), Giant Ameiva; [NON-NATIVE]. They grow to approximately 45–50 cm (18–20 in). Males have vibrant green coloration and more bold mottling. Ameiva ameiva. Also known as: Amazon Whiptail, Amazon Racerunner, Green Ameiva, South American Jungle Runner, South American Ground Lizard. The Giant Ameiva is a species of Whiptail lizard (Teiidae), which is native to a wide variety of habitats throughout Central and South America. They grow to approximately 18-20 in. Established. Common Name Scientific Name First Observed Introduction Status; Giant Ameiva. Image credit: D. Gordon E. Robertson via Wikipedia. Ameiva Plei analifera has a streamlined body, pointed head, slightly forked tongue, and muscular hind legs. Established. Habitat Giant ameiva live on the forest floor, often sheltering underneath logs and in leaf litter. (West Indies) Usually, their major habitat is located in Brazil, and there are four region: Caatinga, Cerrado, Amazonian rain forest, and Amazonian savanna. Established. Florida’s Newest Exotic. Also called Jungle Runner, Dwarf Tegu ©1995 Melissa Kaplan . Giant Blue Spot Ameiva Plei analifera is a Rare Ameiva sub species. Females usually have much less green than males and a more dusty of a green color. The Giant or Green Ameiva, or Jungle-Runner (Ameiva ameiva), known to the state since 1954, seems to be expanding its range.

They are found from the eastern coast of Brazil through the interior portions of central South America, to the west coasts of Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru. Giant ameivas live in Central and South America, and have been introduced to Florida. Ameiva; Ameiva ameiva male Scientific classification; Kingdom: Animalia: Phylum: Chordata: Class: Reptilia: Order: Squamata: Family: Teiidae: Genus: Ameiva F. Meyer, 1795: Species; 14, see text. Giant ameivas live in Central and South America, and have been introduced to Florida.

Aspidoscelis motaguae. Checklist of Florida Lizards--Click on thumbnails for a larger view--Agama agama (LINNAEUS 1758), African Rainbow Lizard; [NON-NATIVE]. Zoo escape. Giant ameivas are found in Central and South America. He’s got some pretty nice camouflage going on there.

He’s got some pretty nice camouflage going on there. Anolis carolinensis (VOIGT 1832), Green Anole. This species has been introduced into the United States with thriving populations in South Florida. Despite what their name might make you think, giant ameivas don’t get super big. Ameivas. Ameiva ameiva. Abstract: A suburban south Florida population of the Giant Ameiva (Ameiva ameiva j was monitored during October 2006-September 2008. The largest ever documented was 8 feet long.

They are found in a range of habitats, but prefer rain forests that have recently been disturbed. An adult giant ameiva, Ameiva ameiva.