Trinidad Ameiva
Ameiva atrigularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAmeiva (South American Ameivas)
- SpeciesAmeiva atrigularis (Trinidad Ameiva)
5 Verified sightings at Caroni Swamp From 2019 to 2026
113 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Trinidad Ameiva
Ameiva atrigularis, known as giant ameiva and Amazon racerunner, is a species of teiid lizard found on Trinidad and Tobago and in Venezuela. Males can reach a snout–vent length of 186 mm (7.3 in). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Trinidad Ameiva in Caroni Swamp
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Ridge Forest Reserve | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | |
| 2 | Caroni Swamp | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Trinidad Ameiva in Caroni Swamp?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Trinidad Ameiva sighting in Caroni Swamp, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Trinidad Ameiva in Caroni Swamp?
November has the highest sighting rate for Trinidad Ameiva in Caroni Swamp in our monthly data.