The rainbow whiptail (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus) is a species of lizard found in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It has also been introduced in Florida and has established populations there.[1] A rainbow whiptail grows up to approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm).
Both sexually reproducing and parthenogenetic populations are known.[1]
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Blue specimen in Providencia Island, Colombia -
Tayrona National Natural Park, Colombia -
Rainbow whiptail at Tayrona Natural Park. -
Struggle between two Cnemidophorus lemniscatus.
References
- ^ a b Cnemidophorus lemniscatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 November 2014.