INATURALIST Observations 254312031
Unknown, Christ Church: 13.074697, -59.588238: : 12/6/2024: ppvd: 6 Dec 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 122599344
GBIFID: 3859620486;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 777.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 112553759
GBIFID: 3764504654;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

GBIFID: 4516612853;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5931.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.714201, -81.085103: : 4/19/2025: elijah_okeefe: 19 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.714202, -81.085228: : 4/19/2025: elijah_okeefe: 19 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.714139, -81.085228: : 6/15/2026: Karen Kelly: 15 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.714205, -81.085092: : 9/15/2025: Liah Continentino: 15 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.740255, -80.981513: : 12/29/2025: Oliver Malatich: 29 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 4134187743; Occurrence Remarks: Never seen these before in the Keys.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 4153369684; Occurrence Remarks: I always see a few at Iries. They love Jamaican barbeque;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 4982354340; Occurrence Remarks: One of the hawk watch birders stated the name of this species but I dont remember it. I think that the species is invasive(from Cuba) based on what the birder said.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.741554, -80.980072: : 4/21/2026: Robert Webster: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.741277, -80.980782: : 9/21/2025: Mark + Holly Salvato: 21 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 207.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.740637, -80.981788: : 10/20/2025: jeldridge05: 20 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 5037237440; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile Giant Ameiva (Ameiva ameiva; an invasive species), Monroe County, Florida;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

GBIFID: 5037171057; Occurrence Remarks: Adult Giant Ameiva (Ameiva ameiva; an invasive species), Monroe County, Florida;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

GBIFID: 5036990125; Occurrence Remarks: Giant Ameiva (Ameiva ameiva; an invasive species), Monroe County, Florida;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 26.00000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.742532, -80.996207: : 4/24/2026: Oliver g jones: 24 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.53331, -80.493693: : 2/14/2026: ajsanjar: 14 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

Monroe, Florida: 24.769538, -80.940605: : 3/10/2026: Andrew Taylor: 10 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.534878, -80.492577: : 3/14/2026: possumtrotter: 14 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.554057, -80.564469: : 1/1/2026: Zeev NG: 1 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29958.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.535228, -80.493637: : 10/17/2025: greg_thompson: 17 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.534347, -80.493413: : 7/9/2026: Nikki Traylor-Knowles: 9 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.534833, -80.49337: : 6/24/2026: suggest: 24 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.534908, -80.493897: : 7/11/2026: Pablo Chacon Alvarez: 11 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

GBIFID: 3456534902; Occurrence Remarks: This observation is for the prey, not the hawk.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 3947364391; Occurrence Remarks: Im not great at telling dusky vs. giant. But this is the first Ive seen in Key Largo. Ive only seen them around Marathon and Biscayne. There were 2 or 3 running around in the leaf litter.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27.00000.

GBIFID: 4162235376; Occurrence Remarks: Distinct separation of colors;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 4116516682; Occurrence Remarks: snuck into my house;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4523.00000.

GBIFID: 5134714496; Occurrence Remarks: My lifer! I only saw one, but it was a stunning specimen!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

GBIFID: 3337772772; Occurrence Remarks: First I have ever seen in the Florida Keys;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1970.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.535245, -80.493683: : 12/26/2025: Doran Goldman: 26 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.53518, -80.493747: : 6/16/2026: markymark5: 16 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 202.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.528647, -80.429886: : 6/17/2026: markymark5: 17 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.53508, -80.4936: : 12/7/2025: Owen West: 7 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 25.00000.

Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.565882, -80.437811: : 10/16/2025: Adrian: 16 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.61343, -80.442484: : 4/26/2026: Raul Urgelles: 26 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.566662, -80.431612: : 3/31/2026: ncscienceteacher: 31 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 73.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.59922, -80.44552: : 1/25/2026: sebas_n3: 25 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.597814, -80.445072: : 10/15/2025: Joshua Almansa: 15 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.5696, -80.344095: : 5/19/2026: Scott Sutherland: 19 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.669317, -80.155167: : 7/9/2025: ariyana15: 9 Jul 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.666696, -80.15647: : 12/29/2025: JeffreyGammon: 29 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 317.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.614375, -80.470903: : 1/6/2026: Juan Manuel de Roux: 6 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.669567, -80.156902: : 1/17/2026: Peter Wilson: 17 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.656845, -80.418213: : 1/23/2026: derbyslinger: 23 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.597858, -80.444481: : 1/24/2026: Joshua Almansa: 24 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.668965, -80.159642: : 1/17/2026: Hattie Odell: 17 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.668872, -80.160248: : 4/22/2025: Joshua Almansa: 22 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.66571, -80.157563: : 9/25/2025: Joshua Almansa: 25 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.656555, -80.41848: : 3/21/2026: giaafonso: 21 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.629832, -80.414769: : 12/5/2025: Alin: 5 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.597927, -80.444666: : 12/17/2025: Joshua Almansa: 17 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.597731, -80.445141: : 12/17/2025: Joshua Almansa: 17 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.566643, -80.431557: : 6/1/2026: chimpanzebra: 1 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.641111, -80.332121: : 7/13/2026: isolatedshrimp: 13 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.656588, -80.418153: : 9/14/2025: gitafajita: 14 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 119.00000.

GBIFID: 4453878212; Occurrence Remarks: Chapman Field My other observations from today: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 4606743133; Occurrence Remarks: Locations approximate- Nature Trail at Bill Baggs State Park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 282.00000.

GBIFID: 4950090003; Occurrence Remarks: Increasing in number at this location;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 36.00000.

GBIFID: 5168218817; Occurrence Remarks: My cat literally brought it inside the house;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 3355678540; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile A. ameiva, Im pretty sure. Found indoors in a hardware store.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 45.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.646845, -80.358558: : 7/9/2026: salsmans: 9 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.654467, -80.374262: : 7/13/2026: SPlace: 13 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.663433, -80.285362: : 7/7/2026: logan-reynolds: 7 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.701345, -80.389603: : 10/12/2025: calebbergman: 12 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.826241, -80.379488: : 10/13/2025: anskies4: 13 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.683949, -80.339893: : 10/7/2025: dannyperez__: 7 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.843364, -80.385033: : 11/23/2025: Francisco Herrera: 23 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.685572, -80.379783: : 11/26/2025: alexisrothen427: 26 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.751861, -80.379789: : 5/5/2026: Adrian Lorenzo: 5 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22863.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.784682, -80.1882: : 4/22/2026: marisapaglino: 22 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.763228, -80.292687: : 11/16/2025: aniruok: 16 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Even though most Ameiva records for this area are A. praesignis, this appears to be a young Ameiva ameiva?; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 4112189651; Occurrence Remarks: Observed during the 2023 South Florida City Nature Challenge (CNCSOFLO) Project page: Website: https://www.cncsoflo.com/ Instagram: @ cncsoflo;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.80384, -80.368488: : 2/15/2026: andrewlennon310: 15 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 59.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.79972, -80.358138: : 2/28/2026: Meagan Ali: 28 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.722634, -80.274248: : 3/8/2026: Ryan Chaffee: 8 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 63.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.784527, -80.497258: : 5/1/2026: Natalie E.: 1 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.767388, -80.35533: : 2/26/2026: vacuie: 26 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.723811, -80.279704: : 1/19/2026: Ryan Chaffee: 19 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.747722, -80.205797: : 10/18/2025: Daniel Armendariz: 18 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Other/more herps were found; only a few observations posted.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29913.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.701368, -80.231562: : 4/4/2025: David Garza: 4 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

Broward, Florida: 25.988746, -80.383179: : 9/20/2025: Christian Campa: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29913.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.695555, -80.370835: : 3/21/2026: Alin: 21 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.813136, -80.370216: : 3/22/2026: prisciladesantana: 22 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 39.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.687451, -80.235547: : 4/5/2026: tsetse_the_terrible: 5 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.846839, -80.238069: : 3/11/2025: scincoides: 11 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15993.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.827362, -80.379627: : 7/26/2025: Leopoldo Duluc Vega: 26 Jul 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.740803, -80.279122: : 12/6/2025: eliza-s-j-b: 6 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: It was solid black before the photo. I noticed a color change when I loaded into iNat.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.897537, -80.161003: : 6/7/2026: enzobayala: 7 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.700012, -80.3871: : 6/8/2026: ssummo58: 8 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.798178, -80.3593: : 6/12/2026: Henry Chu: 12 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.723817, -80.279792: : 10/31/2025: Reid Rumelt: 31 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.84215, -80.38395: : 6/5/2026: Henrique Sanchez: 5 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.695666, -80.336207: : 6/30/2026: Christian Campa: 30 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.784537, -80.188325: : 6/29/2026: Mishel Kyryllova: 29 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.684003, -80.34063: : 10/9/2025: David-Jason Guillou: 9 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 21.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.70756, -80.404432: : 4/27/2026: Livan: 27 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.00000.

GBIFID: 3923434974; Occurrence Remarks: Plentiful in this area;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 3961143625; Occurrence Remarks: Solo bioblitz of a green area I noticed on google maps. A big storm rolled in so I took shelter in the various entrances (not indoors but covered) of a nearby building. I ended up stuck there for a couple hours due to the heavy rain and occasional close lightning strike. To pass the time I focused on the buildings windows, trying to find insects/spiders. There was also a yellow-billed cuckoo that appeared stunned near a window. I got within a couple feet without noticing it and then it weakly flew off and hid in a bush. I am hoping/assuming it ended up okay. All of my observations from this area today: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

GBIFID: 4011655164; Occurrence Remarks: Ran around my neighborhood for an hour and a half to get some species on the board for the new year. I specifically visited areas I havent iNatted before :-) My iNat observations for January 1st, 2023: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.00000.

GBIFID: 4034975355; Occurrence Remarks: Observed on my bike ride home from a talk I gave about iNat for the Coral Gables Farmers Market. I ended up stopping several times to check oaks for galls and other insects and climbed a few trees. Did end up hitting a few vacant lots too. All of my observations from today: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4054817647; Occurrence Remarks: There is a pocket of invasive AmeliaΓÇÖs in East Kendal;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6314.00000.

GBIFID: 5133406336; Occurrence Remarks: JD/601 this lizard is green and bwarn;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

GBIFID: 4405265417; Occurrence Remarks: V.A/605;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

GBIFID: 4091798470; Occurrence Remarks: It appeared to be eating ants. Enchanted Forest Park has the largest concentration of feral ameivas Ive ever seen. Hiking the trails, they are scurrying away every few seconds.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 148.00000.

GBIFID: 4430967243; Occurrence Remarks: deceased;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

GBIFID: 4535952339; Occurrence Remarks: Got into my house from the backyard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29913.00000.

GBIFID: 4855480649; Occurrence Remarks: Exploring past the west end of the airport, focused on picking up species I knew I was still missing for the CNC More details in general about my 2024 City Nature Challenge: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4855255743; Occurrence Remarks: Exploring The Landing at MIA, focused on picking up species I knew I was still missing for the CNC More details in general about my 2024 City Nature Challenge: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 2311276753; Occurrence Remarks: Not sure what this is Was drowning in a fountain in yard; picked up to take out of the water;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 109.00000.

GBIFID: 5008448700; Occurrence Remarks: Sorry for the awful pictures;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29913.00000.

GBIFID: 5063603845; Occurrence Remarks: Ameiva scrounging around in mulch for food;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28.00000.

GBIFID: 5133798318; Occurrence Remarks: Observed before meeting up with Gen2050 students and group leaders for a night hike and blacklighting session. Thanks to Anne Haywood and Ranger Smith for making this event happen! iNat project for this event: All blacklighting observations from this event: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 5087882387; Occurrence Remarks: A new exotic at my front door. (Though not new to the area.);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.00000.

GBIFID: 5133924144; Occurrence Remarks: Was being chased around by a larger Amevia.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

GBIFID: 5134066100; Occurrence Remarks: Was chasing a smaller Amevia around.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

GBIFID: 5140064974; Occurrence Remarks: We emptied the pool and at some point in the night this amevia must have not noticed the hole and fell to its death;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

GBIFID: 5140253010; Occurrence Remarks: Sleeker body. The head shape angular and streamlined. Long and thin tail. Seen in grassy or sunny areas. Fast Lizard, diurnal. Native of Central America.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3964.00000.

GBIFID: 2273273082; Occurrence Remarks: A cool-looking reptile I saw while eating at International Mall. He likes to eat meatball sauce.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 5231524796; Occurrence Remarks: Saved from a sticky mouse trap;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.818504, -80.356503: : 7/7/2025: andrewmarinonaturalist: 7 Jul 2025 :

GBIFID: 2597700513; Occurrence Remarks: Im posting a separate observation for each individual.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1500220186; Occurrence Remarks: Field Notes - Spotted at a Burger King drive thru in Miami. Has one large dark brown stripe along each side of the body outlined in a golder brown. The majority of the body is light brown and its scales are shinyish. Dont think Ive ever seen before. Definitely not usual to South Florida residential areas (or even wild areas as far as I know.);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29936.00000.

GBIFID: 1453385411; Occurrence Remarks: young individual missing leg;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 168.00000.

GBIFID: 1500240050; Occurrence Remarks: 2 individuals seen.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.758514, -80.303151: : 9/4/2020: Christian Weston Chandler creator of Sonichu: 4 Sep 2020 :

GBIFID: 4413595339; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 3302241760; Occurrence Remarks: Best picture I could get of it. Front half was a brown/tan color. Back half was a green/teal color.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

GBIFID: 3859351751; Occurrence Remarks: 7000 blk Miramar Pkwy;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11154.00000.

GBIFID: 1831206471; Occurrence Remarks: At least three individuals in this area. They move in little short bursts.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: A breeding pair; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.84396, -80.357494: : 8/27/2025: Joshua Almansa: 27 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.718453, -80.278024: : 7/7/2026: n_monique05: 7 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 303.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.710987, -80.40437: : 4/27/2026: Livan: 27 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.76942, -80.393367: : 9/4/2025: arianna10015: 4 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.900672, -80.162256: : 10/18/2025: Oliver g jones: 18 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.8439, -80.355696: : 12/30/2025: Joshua Almansa: 30 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.786612, -80.36418: : 9/13/2025: Ricardo: 13 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Miami-Dade, Florida: 25.698408, -80.285053: : 9/15/2025: Kyle Dettloff: 15 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Collier, Florida: 26.240179, -81.734857: : 3/26/2026: John Cebula: 26 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 211.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.270667, -81.738725: : 10/5/2025: rconachan: 5 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Caught by our dog. Autotomized its tail, recovered after a few hours; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.236693, -81.76099: : 10/23/2025: John Cebula: 23 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 204.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Richardson park; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Baby; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: A small Giant!; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.047754, -80.159944: : 10/18/2025: Carlos: 18 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.122668, -80.253891: : 11/23/2025: floridamatt: 23 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 49.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.121054, -80.253475: : 11/23/2025: floridamatt: 23 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 49.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.121522, -80.253506: : 11/23/2025: floridamatt: 23 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 49.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.262241, -81.765902: : 11/26/2025: macyablaine: 26 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.067333, -80.251725: : 8/2/2024: Buckelkopfcichlide: 2 Aug 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.21048, -80.111047: : 12/26/2025: Lara Katz: 26 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.047272, -80.357088: : 4/10/2026: Melissa: 10 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 39.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.205575, -80.259772: : 2/3/2026: Paola Campos: 3 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 17.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.21297, -81.796738: : 5/16/2026: rangerklein: 16 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.158123, -80.129967: : 4/19/2026: airalily: 19 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.063633, -80.249313: : 4/10/2026: Kaia Keppel: 10 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.083065, -80.251266: : 11/4/2025: Buckelkopfcichlide: 4 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Collier, Florida: 26.261242, -81.735918: : 11/7/2025: John Cebula: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 208.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.266947, -80.292195: : 11/14/2025: Dr. Angel M Rodriguez: 14 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.151423, -80.142004: : 5/20/2026: Josiah Londer├⌐e: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: South American Ground Lizard; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Occurrence Remarks: Observation only for the largest lizard, not the curly-tailed lizards.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.075321, -80.323711: : 5/28/2026: Chris Harrison: 28 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.169404, -80.121834: : 5/31/2026: Luiz Puodzius: 31 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.065592, -80.36463: : 2/7/2026: abbiecadabie: 7 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.236693, -81.76099: : 2/12/2026: John Cebula: 12 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 204.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.158911, -80.127541: : 2/17/2026: jbutterfly77: 17 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.045595, -80.351105: : 2/18/2026: snydely: 18 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.207847, -81.796463: : 2/23/2026: Gabriella Steele: 23 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: At least 4 individuals in underside of sidewalk bridge in front of Dunkin Donuts; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.051836, -80.213737: : 3/6/2026: aliciahellman: 6 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.127331, -80.259822: : 3/7/2026: floridamatt: 7 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 47.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.068101, -80.276952: : 3/7/2026: Melanie Navarrete: 7 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 30.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.072479, -80.277899: : 3/7/2026: Valentina Ryan: 7 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 36.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.209653, -80.118037: : 3/8/2026: floridamatt: 8 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 17.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.054572, -80.247397: : 3/9/2026: paulaforpie: 9 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.188678, -80.112268: : 3/8/2026: Luiz Puodzius: 8 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.284012, -80.17257: : 4/2/2024: abarrett92823: 2 Apr 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 76.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.074556, -80.324433: : 9/20/2025: Levi Hoskins: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.074314, -80.27499: : 4/25/2026: Brittany Mason: 25 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.123844, -80.257572: : 4/30/2026: Kermy: 30 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.12406, -80.2257: : 5/5/2026: karen33317: 5 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.079141, -80.246547: : 5/7/2026: Erik B (Oba Erik): 7 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 668.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.109261, -80.259163: : 5/7/2026: Csip: 7 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 32.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.072747, -80.237498: : 12/28/2025: Oliver Angus: 28 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.268722, -81.694463: : 1/1/2026: daedaegraceparker: 1 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.024304, -80.281416: : 1/2/2026: andrew w.: 2 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.236693, -81.76099: : 1/6/2026: John Cebula: 6 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 204.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.047531, -80.355438: : 1/8/2026: snydely: 8 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4147.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.268878, -80.294078: : 1/12/2026: juliabirb: 12 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 218.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.212162, -81.74997: : 1/7/2026: craiglistbiologist: 7 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 25.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.236693, -81.76099: : 1/13/2026: John Cebula: 13 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 204.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.145295, -80.133457: : 1/17/2026: Troy Coley: 17 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 196.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.236475, -81.760811: : 2/3/2026: John Cebula: 3 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.236496, -81.76078: : 2/3/2026: John Cebula: 3 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: lizard in center of shot. gold head with darkening gradient down the body. stripe from each eye along the length of the body. very skittish, this was the closest I could get; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.10925, -80.259087: : 5/6/2026: Csip: 6 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.053293, -80.217703: : 4/26/2026: Levi Hoskins: 26 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 302.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.148881, -80.13529: : 3/22/2026: Lawrence Mervin: 22 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.125325, -80.267342: : 5/17/2026: floridamatt: 17 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.070546, -80.342975: : 4/22/2026: assmann: 22 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 464.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Maybe this; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.182016, -80.12523: : 3/21/2026: Luiz Puodzius: 21 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.095445, -80.374817: : 3/19/2026: Nikki Kidd: 19 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.23647, -81.760799: : 3/24/2026: John Cebula: 24 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.236527, -81.760778: : 3/28/2026: John Cebula: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.079606, -80.245923: : 1/27/2026: Oliver Angus: 27 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 894.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.053239, -80.2509: : 3/31/2026: paulaforpie: 31 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.269303, -80.293847: : 3/31/2026: christinead: 31 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.077064, -80.265637: : 4/5/2026: Ellie Flinn: 5 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.077363, -80.244699: : 4/9/2026: Em Casey: 9 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.074783, -80.27488: : 10/29/2024: Buckelkopfcichlide: 29 Oct 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.234137, -80.181458: : 10/3/2025: eric rupert: 3 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.035678, -80.20961: : 10/4/2025: Ben Machado: 4 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Occurrence Remarks: Our dog Ella saw this at the bottom of our pool this morning. She was fixed on it so i had to see what it was.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.231532, -80.1047: : 12/14/2025: Brittany Mason: 14 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 78.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Very tolerant of my presence for a teiid, presumably because I was on the other side of a cyclone fence.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.068349, -80.337713: : 12/22/2025: nateguy: 22 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.047865, -80.292715: : 12/28/2025: Ashley (a.k.a Creacher): 28 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.078164, -80.24437: : 6/5/2026: Joseph Snyder: 5 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.262712, -81.764633: : 6/5/2026: ashawhawk: 5 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 16.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Dead lizard :(; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 183.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.072556, -80.280933: : 6/8/2026: Jake Streets: 8 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1953.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.158101, -80.130026: : 6/11/2026: James R. Miller: 11 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 211.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.025534, -80.226051: : 6/16/2026: terrencesr150: 16 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: First time holding a Giant Ameiva, although just a juvenile; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.052881, -80.249215: : 7/10/2026: emkoenig2: 10 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.096947, -80.123808: : 6/25/2026: Damian Maynard: 25 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 76.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.26685, -80.292763: : 6/19/2026: Michelle S: 19 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.145295, -80.133457: : 6/30/2026: Troy Coley: 30 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 196.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found this one in the backyard clinging to the pool hose; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.097253, -80.247213: : 9/22/2025: nova-rx: 22 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.06847, -80.276628: : 11/17/2025: Kylie Obergefell: 17 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.159299, -80.139283: : 10/16/2025: charlita: 16 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3455501821; Occurrence Remarks: i put it in the killed by domestic cats projects but its not dead yet;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

GBIFID: 3859579315; Occurrence Remarks: Found in a friends pool. Was still alive so it was removed and rescued. Need help identifying. Pic was taken by them.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5132.00000.

GBIFID: 3859240216; Occurrence Remarks: Been trying to ID this thing myself for a few days and need help. Looks like a type of Agama possibly? Green head;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

GBIFID: 4405277418; Occurrence Remarks: i think i saw this a few days ago and it was just dull ameiva colored but now its dried out and BLUE like that other one!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 3873092092; Occurrence Remarks: It really wanted to get inside the burrowing owl enclosure.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 3947162586; Occurrence Remarks: Two Giant Ameiva mating;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

GBIFID: 4028931530; Occurrence Remarks: A younger, smaller one than I usually see.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4075708092; Occurrence Remarks: Ive seen this little guy (hatchling?) several days in a row outside our condo. It appears to have a burrow.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

GBIFID: 4138203250; Occurrence Remarks: Pair sunning and traveling together.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4171330907; Occurrence Remarks: outside neighborhood walmart;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3772.00000.

GBIFID: 4399939756; Occurrence Remarks: NUMBER: 20230815 SPECIES: Blue-tailed Lizard, Pholidoscelis auberi (Cocteau, 1838) OTHER NAMES: Ameiva auberi (Cocteau, 1838) DISTINCTIONS: Brown body with speckled sides, long bright blue tail, pointed head DATE: 15 August 2023 LOCALITY: Lely Resort, Naples, Florida 34113 LATITUDE, LONGITUDE: 26.107314, -81.712603 DISTRIBUTION: Endemic to Cuba and the Bahamas. First record in Florida and the USA. SIMILAR SPECIES: Haitian Ameiva, Pholidoscelis taeniurus Cope, 1862. Only known from Hispanola. OBSERVERS: Dr. Ernest H. Williams, Jr.,[2,3,5,6] and Dr. Lucy Bunkley-Williams[2,4,5,7] REFERENCES: <>Williams, E. H., Jr. and L. Bunkley-Williams. 2023. First Record of the Blue-tailed Lizard, Pholidoscelis auberi (Cocteau) in the USA. iNaturalist #???, 18 August 2023 (open access), ResearchGate [880]. FOOTNOTES: [1]Identification was peer-reviewed, text edited and usually condensed. The original text is in our reprint #880 and ResearchBase. [2]Extraordinary Professors, Potchefstroom Campus, North-West University, South Africa; Adjunct Professors, Research Field Station, Florida Gulf Coast University, 5164 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134; [3]Dept. Marine Sciences, University of Puerto Rico (retired); [4]Dept. Biology, UPR (retired); [5]920 St. Andrews Blvd, Naples, FL 34113-8943; [6]e-mail ermest.williams1@upr.edu; cell 239-227-3645, ORCID 0000-0003-0913-3013; [7]Cell 787-467-2179, e-mail lucy.williams1@upr.edu, ORCID 0000-0003-1390-911x;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 4400302368; Occurrence Remarks: NUMBER: 20230815 SPECIES: Giant Ameiva, Ameiva ameiva (Linnaeus, 1758) OTHER NAMES: junglerunner, zandolie DISTINCTIONS: Body streamlined with pointed head, slightly forked tongue, and muscular hind legs. Size 45ΓÇô50 cm (18ΓÇô20 in). Both sexes have haphazard black specks and mottling along the sides. DATE, TIME: 2 August 2023, 11:15 AM LOCALITY: Central Naples, Naples, Florida LATITUDE, LONGITUDE: 26.181937, -81.744690 DISTRIBUTION: South and Central America, and some Caribbean Islands. Introduced and established in south Florida. iNaturalist reports show it well into central Florida (Table 1). Table 1. iNaturalist New Records in central Florida Address Town Latitude Longitude iNaturalist # 38 Vista Way Auburndale 28.051327 -81.844406 21094124 798 Conestee Dr. West Melbourne 28.094953 -80.692714 7923112 4MWG+9WF Venice 27.14594 -82.322704 150317309 Hardee Dr. Venice 27.10522 -82.352517 165579769 2JXR+FR8 Plantation 27.048669 -82.357935 170459820 Tantino Dr. North Port 27.039268 -82.346886 154456893 2M4P+F74 North Port 27.006139 -82.314298 148042921 DANGER: Many carry Salmonella infectious to humans. USE: Popular as pets and useful in pest control. SIMILAR SPECIES: Giant Ameiva occasionally has the very thin tip of the tail dull blue, but not the posterior end of the body and the entire tail vivid blue as in the Blue-tailed Lizard, Blue-tailed Lizard, Pholidoscelis auberi (Cocteau, 1838). OBSERVERS: Dr. Ernest H. Williams, Jr.,[2,3,5,6] and Dr. Lucy Bunkley-Williams[2,4,5,7] REFERENCE: <>Williams, E. H., Jr. and L. Bunkley-Williams. 2023. Giant Ameiva, Ameiva ameiva (Linnaeus) has spread into central Florida. iNaturalist #???, 19 August 2023 (open access), ResearchGate [881]. FOOTNOTES: [1]Identification was peer-reviewed, text edited and occasionally condensed. The original text is in our reprint #881 and ResearchBase. [2]Extraordinary Professors, Potchefstroom Campus, North-West University, South Africa; Adjunct Professors, Research Field Station, Florida Gulf Coast University, 5164 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134; [3]Dept. Marine Sciences, University of Puerto Rico (retired); [4]Dept. Biology, UPR (retired); [5]920 St. Andrews Blvd, Naples, FL 34113-8943; [6]e-mail ermest.williams1@upr.edu; ORCID 0000-0003-0913-3013; [7]e-mail lucy.williams1@upr.edu, ORCID 0000-0003-1390-911x Figure A. Vivid green male Figure B. Dull female KEY WORDS: range extension, central Florida, introduced, established, Giant Ameiva, Ameiva ameiva, human Salmonella, junglerunner, zandolie, pets, pest control, Blue-tailed Lizard, Pholidoscelis auberi;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3109070315; Occurrence Remarks: They are so fast. Hard to get a good shot.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 4430817644; Occurrence Remarks: Ameiva?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 4516423461; Occurrence Remarks: Snuck into my patio;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

GBIFID: 4600074583; Occurrence Remarks: From nose to tail definitely smaller than a foot in length, moved very fast;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8587.00000.

GBIFID: 4852962925; Occurrence Remarks: Identified by ring of scales around tail along with the variability/patten of colors along the body.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 126.00000.

GBIFID: 3343900338; Occurrence Remarks: They are so fast! Could only get the tail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 73.00000.

GBIFID: 4855006992; Occurrence Remarks: Was only able to capture the tail, but the tail coloration on ameivas are rather unique;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

GBIFID: 4875576174; Occurrence Remarks: Jungle runner;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

GBIFID: 4901631493; Occurrence Remarks: Recent Tail autotomy;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4909281206; Occurrence Remarks: Baby/juvenile;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

GBIFID: 4908602830; Occurrence Remarks: 2 of them were fighting... this one didnt even care that I was standing there... lol;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

GBIFID: 4919460584; Occurrence Remarks: Larger individual was following the smaller individual. Possibly male and female;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29.00000.

GBIFID: 2238888560; Occurrence Remarks: First time I have ever seen a Giant Ameiva. Our beagle had cornered it. Please verify the identification.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 4945541609; Occurrence Remarks: Saw another even bigger individual also;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 5133693511; Occurrence Remarks: Dead in swimming pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 4981918881; Occurrence Remarks: Giant one;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28.00000.

GBIFID: 5008060119; Occurrence Remarks: Saw 2 right in this location;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 5037280966; Occurrence Remarks: 1 of 4. Notice the 2nd one in the 2nd photo;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 205.00000.

GBIFID: 5037215908; Occurrence Remarks: 2 of 4;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 205.00000.

GBIFID: 5037251663; Occurrence Remarks: 3 of 4;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 205.00000.

GBIFID: 5036797802; Occurrence Remarks: 4 of 4. Notice the tongue.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 205.00000.

GBIFID: 5133572144; Occurrence Remarks: Two like this here;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9099.00000.

GBIFID: 5134456979; Occurrence Remarks: Digging for food;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29891.00000.

GBIFID: 5140172469; Occurrence Remarks: Apartment complex grounds-lawn. Must be introduced;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 5153218807; Occurrence Remarks: Went to look specifcally for the Sun Skinks, and was able to find at least 10 adults and 1 juvenile. This population is definitely established.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 193.00000.

GBIFID: 5153816936; Occurrence Remarks: Went to look specifcally for the Sun Skinks, and was able to find at least 10 adults and 1 juvenile. This population is definitely established.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 193.00000.

GBIFID: 5153858784; Occurrence Remarks: Something was definitely up with this guy. Had an injury to the head and was not fully alert. He did a burrow under the sidewalk and was not there the next day, so hopefully it recovered;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 5187715301; Occurrence Remarks: No clue how but it got in the house lol;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 5231581247; Occurrence Remarks: Two individuals observed, but only one captured in the photo. They fled out of view extremely fast.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 2447964043; Occurrence Remarks: This is a new one in my garden and Im kind of concerned. To me it looks like a hybrid between a snake and a green anole lizard which Ive always had lots of. All the suggested results come up as snakes. Is my theory even possible? If so, would they be poisonous?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 2802607866; Occurrence Remarks: Deceased;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 1453438494; Occurrence Remarks: 4-5 individuals observed at this location of widely varying sizes.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3343916394; Occurrence Remarks: Office rescu;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 2963834097; Occurrence Remarks: I had to photograph this one through the screen on my lanai;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 204.00000.

GBIFID: 2988403083; Occurrence Remarks: what do i do now this isnt normal for our area https://youtu.be/OGykYG8VAzg;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 254.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.156604, -80.154275: : 11/13/2020: Dad is finally uploading observations: 13 Nov 2020 :

GBIFID: 2992739919; Occurrence Remarks: oh so i guess theyre just here now;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 215.00000.

GBIFID: 3014030891; Occurrence Remarks: It was running on the patio, then it ran along some bushes.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 45.00000.

GBIFID: 3097060500; Occurrence Remarks: Dead. Hit by car!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 1702459840; Occurrence Remarks: Poor photograph taken through binoculars;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

GBIFID: 3314425264; Occurrence Remarks: physical description: this lizard was around 10-12 inches in length. It was green on its body with blue on its under side. It has 4 legs and a tail about the same length as its body. The tail was more blue towards the tip than the rest of the body. It sat low to the ground only pushing up when hunting a bug. defining characteristics: this animal had scales and similar posture to indicate that it is a reptile. Its size and behavior hunting bugs lead me to believe that it is a lizard. habitat: this lizard was found in a residential neighborhood. It was found in a backyard. It was walking through the backyard seemingly hunting bugs to eat. The backyard was sandy and grassy. resources;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5132.00000.

GBIFID: 3327888611; Occurrence Remarks: Photo taken through window and screen;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 204.00000.

GBIFID: 3330421685; Occurrence Remarks: Scavenging for scraps under tables;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.10000.

GBIFID: 3399327447; Occurrence Remarks: Multi color lizard about 12-14 inches long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.119147, -80.265587: : 7/8/2026: Dani de Veer: 8 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.085033, -80.256897: : 8/31/2025: isaacmingo: 31 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.096603, -80.314353: : 7/10/2026: Mario Zuliani: 10 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.062901, -80.315059: : 10/9/2025: Reed Lindwurm: 9 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.1258, -80.243888: : 8/29/2025: Devindra Ramdeen: 29 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.115914, -80.254183: : 7/14/2026: king_cricket: 14 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.118645, -80.259178: : 7/15/2026: kaitlinroberts: 15 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.072778, -80.237639: : 12/28/2025: Chad Keates: 28 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Collier, Florida: 26.212862, -81.746697: : 12/24/2025: Kat Wissman: 24 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.074316, -80.274978: : 7/18/2026: mvsanders: 18 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Collier, Florida: 26.250708, -81.749442: : 10/11/2025: ashawhawk: 11 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.21357, -80.150283: : 7/21/2026: Gavin Quick: 21 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 33.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.084225, -80.26483: : 6/26/2026: madself: 26 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Palm Beach, Florida: 26.375612, -80.098655: : 4/3/2026: grifadams: 3 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 30.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.313005, -80.085239: : 5/31/2026: Derrick Henry: 31 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

GBIFID: 3986253387; Occurrence Remarks: Anyone know if this is a juvenile, or are they this variable? Striped ones seemed smaller.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.296582, -80.080963: : 4/27/2026: Corey Callaghan: 27 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Broward, Florida: 26.319965, -80.247843: : 1/1/2026: Josiah Londer├⌐e: 1 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Known location.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29704.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.306162, -80.095078: : 9/30/2025: David Roche: 30 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 403.00000.

Lee, Florida: 26.3922, -81.8747: : 3/19/2026: jhollis1: 19 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.10000.

Broward, Florida: 26.317487, -80.109903: : 12/27/2025: Jake Scott: 27 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Known location. Saw 2.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29704.00000.

Broward, Florida: 26.298788, -80.123426: : 6/19/2026: lumpypie: 19 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Palm Beach, Florida: 26.337344, -80.14277: : 6/26/2026: jakevfl: 26 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29868.00000.

Indian River, Florida: 27.633507, -80.35667: : 10/8/2025: David McAdams: 8 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2014.00000.

GBIFID: 3705810990; Occurrence Remarks: Finally got good pics of one;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

GBIFID: 4400065017; Occurrence Remarks: TheyΓÇÖre taking over my St. Petersburg, FL neighborhood;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

GBIFID: 4597256869; Occurrence Remarks: Yellow spots on back, about a foot long or more with tail included.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4891936419; Occurrence Remarks: Super unexpected here;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 48.00000.

GBIFID: 4950227853; Occurrence Remarks: Yes, they have officially taken over this neighborhood. I walked around here for around an hour and counted at least 30. 100% breeding population, location accurate. They seem to still be restricted to 6th, 7th, and 8th Aves N, however, and dont seem to have spread particularly far since they first started being sighted here. However, this is a relatively new population, so who knows whether they will spread to other parts of St. Pete and Pinellas County in the coming years. I just moved down to St. Pete, FL a few weeks ago and am extremely interested in studying and photographing other invasive species, especially herps, throughout the state of FL. If anyone wants to lmk about other places to find invasive species or just wants to chat with me, feel free to DM me here, Id love to chat!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

GBIFID: 5237884878; Occurrence Remarks: Caught in the act;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

GBIFID: 3307204284; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile. Perhaps A. ameiva;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3321187086; Occurrence Remarks: Wish I knew what this guy was. Never seen a lizard chew on a stick;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3320893124; Occurrence Remarks: Here he is again;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3343732828; Occurrence Remarks: Ive been seeing many more of these lately around my community.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3384920590; Occurrence Remarks: First time seeing a juvenile here but adults have been around for a while. It was just a matter of time if nothing else.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Lee, Florida: 26.37932, -81.804992: : 9/24/2025: Sebastian Ramos: 24 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Known location. 2 of 3; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29704.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Known location. 3 of 3; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29704.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Known location. 1 of 3 photographed. 6 or 7 seen. One huge one. Thanks @snookjam for chasing them around your yard.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29704.00000.