The common ameiva (Pholidoscelis chrysolaemus) is a species of lizard endemic to Hispaniola and a number of smaller associated islands. It is known to engage in homosexual mating among males.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Hispaniolan Giant 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 exsul
- Aspidoscelis sackii
- Aspidoscelis motaguae
- Ameiva bifrontata
- Aspidoscelis guttatus
- Ameiva tobagana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Teiidae
- Genus
- Pholidoscelis
- Species
- Pholidoscelis chrysolaemus
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