Ameiva

/ˌæmeɪˈiːvə/ noun

A genus of tropical lizards found in the Caribbean and Central America, known for their speed and ground-dwelling habits.

A scientific genus name of uncertain etymology; possibly derived from a local or indigenous name for these rapid lizards, though the exact origin is not definitively documented.

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