Griswold's ameiva (Pholidoscelis griswoldi), also known as the Antiguan ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Antigua and Barbuda, where it is found on both islands. It is also known commonly as the Antiguan ameiva and the Antiguan ground lizard.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Antiguan 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
- Pholidoscelis plei
- Ameiva bifrontata
- Pholidoscelis chrysolaemus
- Pholidoscelis exsul
- Ameiva tobagana
- Cnemidophorus murinus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Pholidoscelis
- Species
- Pholidoscelis griswoldi
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