About Cnemidophorus lemniscatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Taxonomy and Naming
The rainbow whiptail, scientifically named Cnemidophorus lemniscatus (Linnaeus, 1758), is a species of lizard.
Native Distribution
Its native range covers Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America.
Introduced Range
It has been introduced to Florida, where it has successfully established stable populations.
Size
Full-grown rainbow whiptails reach a maximum length of approximately 12 inches, which equals 30.5 centimeters.
Reproduction
This species is known to have both sexually reproducing populations and parthenogenetic populations.
