Seven-lined Ameiva
Holcosus septemlineatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusHolcosus (Northwestern Ameivas)
- SpeciesHolcosus septemlineatus (Seven-lined Ameiva)
About the Seven-lined Ameiva
Holcosus septemlineatus, also known commonly as the seven-lined ameiva or the lagartija terrestre de cola azul (Spanish), is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.
H. septemlineatus is found in the western lowlands of Ecuador and Colombia. In Ecuador, H. septemlineatus inhabits areas which the World Wide Fund for Nature classifies as the bioregions of Ecuadorian dry forests, Western Ecuador moist forests, Northwestern Andean montane forests, Guayaquil flooded grasslands, South American Pacific mangroves, and Manabí mangroves. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Seven-lined Ameiva in Machalilla 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 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Seven-lined Ameiva in Machalilla National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Seven-lined Ameiva sighting in Machalilla National Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Seven-lined Ameiva in Machalilla National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Seven-lined Ameiva in Machalilla National Park in our monthly data.