Four-lined Ameiva
Holcosus quadrilineatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusHolcosus (Northwestern Ameivas)
- SpeciesHolcosus quadrilineatus (Four-lined Ameiva)
About the Four-lined Ameiva
Holcosus quadrilineatus, also known commonly as the four-lined ameiva and the four-lined whiptail, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Central America. H. quadrilineatus is found in western Panama, Costa Rica, and southeastern Nicaragua.
H. quadrilineatus is brown-coloured, with four light lines running down the back. Juveniles have metallic-blue tails. H. quadrilineatus lives in open habitats. Ameiva quadrilineata, WildHerps.net Ameiva quadrilineata, Earthlink.com
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Recent sightings of Four-lined Ameiva in Rincón de la Vieja 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 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Marino Ballena National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Rincón de la Vieja National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Palo Verde National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 11 | Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 12 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 13 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 14 | Parque Natural Metropolitano | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 15 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 16 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 17 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 18 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 19 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Four-lined Ameiva in Rincón de la Vieja National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Four-lined Ameiva sighting in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Four-lined Ameiva in Rincón de la Vieja National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Four-lined Ameiva in Rincón de la Vieja National Park in our monthly data.