Holcosus anomalus

Holcosus anomalus, also known commonly as Echternacht's ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Geographic range

H. anomalus is found in the Pacific lowlands of Colombia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of H. anomalus is forest, at altitudes from sea level to.

Description

Moderately large for its genus, H. anomalus may attain a snout-to-vent length of. The ventral scales on the chest are granular, a character which is unique in its genus and in its subfamily.

Behavior

H. anomalus is terrestrial.

Reproduction

H. anomalus is oviparous.