Giant Ameiva vs. Rainbow Whiptail

Giant Ameivas and Rainbow Whiptails share Miami-Dade's sunny vacant lots. A: Rows of pale spots, no stripes in the Giant Ameiva; pale stripes along the back and sides in the Rainbow Whiptail. B: Brown head and front in the Giant Ameiva; males bright blue-green or turquoise on the head and front in the Rainbow Whiptail. The Rainbow Whiptail is smaller: 7 to 10 in.

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