Amazon Racerunner
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Amazon Racerunner

Ameiva ameiva

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Serra da Canastra National Park
5 Verified sightings at Serra da Canastra National Park From 2019 to 2026
604 Verified sightings across all 19 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Amazon Racerunner

Ameiva ameiva, also known as the giant ameiva, green ameiva, South American ground lizard, or Amazon racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae found in Central America, South America, and some Caribbean Islands.

It is widespread in Central America and South America, including: Panama, Brazil, Colombia, Surinam, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and Paraguay. It is also found on the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, the Grenadines, Barbados, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, Margarita, Swan Island, and Isla de la Providencia. It was also once present on Saint Vincent but has since been extirpated.

Ameiva ameiva has a streamlined body, pointed head, slightly forked tongue, and muscular hind legs. They grow to approximately 45–50 cm (18–20 in). Both sexes have random black specks and mottling along the sides. Females usually have much less green than males and a more dusty green color. Males have vibrant green coloration and more bold mottling. Males also have more expanded jowls. They are popular pets because of the male's striking green coloration.

They live on the forest... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Serra da Canastra National Park

Argentine Black-and-white Tegu
LC

Argentine Black-and-white Tegu

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Salvator merianae

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Brownsberg Nature Park 🇸🇷 Suriname
~70%
2 Tambopata National Reserve 🇵🇪 Peru
~40%
3 El Impenetrable National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
~40%
4 Amboró National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
~40%
5 Manu National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
~40%
6 Emas National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
~30%
7 Anavilhanas National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
~30%
8 Cordillera Azul National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
~30%
9 Serra da Canastra National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
~20%
10 Madidi National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
~20%
11 Amacayacu National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
~20%
12 Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas 🇧🇷 Brazil
~20%
13 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
14 Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve 🇪🇨 Ecuador
~10%
15 Canaima National Park 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Insufficient data
16 Chapada dos Guimarães National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
17 Chapada Diamantina National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
18 Yasuní National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Insufficient data
19 Tijuca National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Amazon Racerunner in Serra da Canastra National Park?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Amazon Racerunner sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Amazon Racerunner in Serra da Canastra National Park?

December has the highest sighting rate for Amazon Racerunner in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.

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