All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Holcosus chaitzami Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.Holcosus chaitzami facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holcosus chaitzami |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Holcosus
|
| Species: |
chaitzami
|
| Synonyms | |
|
|
Holcosus chaitzami, also known commonly as Chaitzam's ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to extreme southern North America and Central America.
Etymology
The specific name, chaitzami, is "dedicated to Chaitzam, the mountain lord who dominates the lower Cahabón Valley".
Geographic range
H. chaitzami is found in Guatemala and in the southernmost Mexican state of Chiapas.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of H. chaitzami is forest, at altitudes of 400–700 m (1,300–2,300 ft).
Description
A small species for its genus, H. chaitzami may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 8 cm (3.1 in).
Reproduction
H. chaitzami is oviparous.
See also
In Spanish: Holcosus chaitzami para niños