Holcosus undulatus, also known commonly as the barred whiptail, the metallic ameiva, and the rainbow ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species occurs in Central America from South Mexico to Costa Rica. There are three recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rainbow Ameiva being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Holcosus leptophrys
- Ameiva praesignis
- Holcosus quadrilineatus
- Pholidoscelis exsul
- Pholidoscelis fuscatus
- Ameiva atrigularis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Holcosus
- Species
- Holcosus undulatus
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