Pholidoscelis plei (Duméril & Bibron, 1839)

Taxonomy and Common Names

Pholidoscelis plei, commonly called the Anguilla Bank ameiva or the Caribbean ameiva, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Teiidae.

Distribution

This species is native to the Caribbean islands of Anguilla, Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy, located in the Lesser Antilles.

Intraspecific Variation

Its coloration and markings differ across distinct island populations.

Two valid subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies.

Habitat

The natural habitats of Pholidoscelis plei are forest and marine intertidal areas.

Reproduction

P. plei reproduces via oviparity, meaning it lays eggs.