Holcosus bridgesii


Holcosus bridgesii, also known commonly as Bridges's ameiva , is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, bridgesii, is in honor of American chemistry professor Robert Bridges.

Geographic range

H. bridgesii is found in southern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.

Habitat

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

Description

H. bridgesii may attain a snout-to-vent length of, and a total length of.

Reproduction

H. bridgesii is oviparous.