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Rainbow Whiptail

Amphibians & Reptiles·Reptile

Rainbow whiptails are brightly colored lizards. Their scales range from turquoise to green and yellow. With brown and white stripes and spots, they have a striking coloration. While not native to Florida, they have been introduced there and have an established population.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span5-7 years
  • Body size12 in.
  • Native habitat Forests, savannahs, and shrublands of Northern South America
  • DietInsects, arachnids, and plants
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