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The St. Croix Ground Lizard is a small species of Ameiva measuring 35 to 77 millimeters in snout-vent length. It has parallel longitudinal black, white, and light-brown stripes. The belly is light gray with lateral blue margins, and pinkish undersides of legs, throat, and chest. The tail also has alternating rings of blue and black. Nothing is known of this species' reproductive biology.

Scientific Name

Ameiva polops
Common Name
St. Croix Ground Lizard
FWS Category
Reptiles
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