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Rainbow whiptail
Cnemidophorus lemniscatus (02).JPG
Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Colombia
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Cnemidophorus
Species:
lemniscatus

The rainbow whiptail (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus) is a species of lizard found in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It has also been introduced in Florida and has established populations there. A rainbow whiptail grows up to approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm).

Both sexually reproducing and parthenogenetic populations are known.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cnemidophorus lemniscatus para niños

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