Auber's ameiva
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Pholidoscelis auberi

Auber's ameiva (Pholidoscelis auberi), also known commonly as the Cuban ameiva, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to the Bahamas and Cuba. There are 40 recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, auberi, is in honor of Cuban botanist Pedro Alejandro Auber (1786–1843).

Distribution

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The preferred natural habitats of P. auberi are shrubland and forest.

Diet and Nutrition

P. auberi preys upon invertebrates.

Mating Habits

P. auberi is oviparous.

References

1. Auber's ameiva Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auber's_ameiva
2. Auber's ameiva on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/50008994/121638955

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