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Distribution

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Continent: South-America
Distribution:
Type locality: Colombia, Cauca, Quebrada Guangui, 0.5 km above Rio Patia (Upper Rio Saija drainage), 100-200 m
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Holcosus anomalus

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Holcosus anomalus, also known commonly as Echternacht's ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.[2]

Geographic range

H. anomalus is found in the Pacific lowlands of Colombia.[1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of H. anomalus is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 500 m (1,600 ft).[1]

Description

Moderately large for its genus, H. anomalus may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 11 cm (4.3 in). The ventral scales on the chest are granular, a character which is unique in its genus and in its subfamily (Teiinae).[2]

Behavior

H. anomalus is terrestrial.[1]

Reproduction

H. anomalus is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bolívar, W. (2016). "Holcosus anomalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T44579542A44579547. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T44579542A44579547.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Holcosus anomalus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 30 June 2019.
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Holcosus anomalus: Brief Summary

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Holcosus anomalus, also known commonly as Echternacht's ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

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