Haitian Ameiva
Pholidoscelis taeniurus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusPholidoscelis (Caribbean ameivas)
- SpeciesPholidoscelis taeniurus (Haitian Ameiva)
4 Verified sightings at Jaragua National Park From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Haitian Ameiva
Pholidoscelis taeniurus, the Hispaniolan blue-tailed ameiva or Haitian ameiva, is a member of the Teiidae family of lizards. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), including some satellite islands, like Île-à-Vache, Gonâve Island, and Isla Saona.
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Recent sightings of Haitian Ameiva in Jaragua National Park
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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 | Jaragua National Park | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
More parks will be added in future updates.