Ameivula
In today's world, Ameivula is a topic that has captured the attention of numerous individuals and experts in various fields. Since its emergence, Ameivula has generated great interest and has been the subject of numerous studies, research and debates. This phenomenon has aroused both curiosity and fear in many people, since its impact on different aspects of modern life is undeniable. Ameivula has proven to be a relevant and extremely significant topic in our contemporary society, and its influence only seems to be constantly growing. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the various facets of Ameivula and analyze its impact in different areas, offering a comprehensive and insightful view on this topic that is so relevant today.
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| Ameivula ocellifera in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Maranhão State, northeastern Brazil. Photo by J. P. Miranda. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Teiidae |
| Genus: | Ameivula Harvey, Ugueto & Gutberlet, 2012 |
Ameivula is a genus of lizards in the family Teiidae. The genus is endemic to South America. Many species in the genus Ameivula were previously listed in the genus Cnemidophorus.
Species
The following 11 species, listed alphabetically, are recognized as being valid.[1]
- Ameivula abalosi (Cabrera, 2012)
- Ameivula apipensis Arias, Recoder, Álvarez, Etchepare, Quipildor, Lobo & Rodrigues, 2018
- Ameivula cipoensis Arias, Carvalho, Zaher & Rodrigues, 2014
- Ameivula confusioniba (Arias, Carvalho, Rodrigues & Zaher, 2011)
- Ameivula jalapensis (Colli, Giugliano, Mesquita & França, 2009)
- Ameivula mumbuca (Colli et al., 2003)
- Ameivula nativo (Rocha, Bergallo & Peccinini-Seale, 1997)
- Ameivula nigrigula (Arias, Carvalho, Rodrigues & Zaher, 2011)
- Ameivula ocellifera (Spix, 1825) – Spix's whiptail
- Ameivula pyrrhogularis (Basto da Silva & Ávila-Pires, 2013)
- Ameivula xacriaba Arias, Teixeira Jr., Recoder, Carvalho, Zaher & Rodrigues, 2014
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Ameivula.
References
- ^ Genus Ameivula at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
Further reading
- Harvey MB, Ugueto GN, Gutberlet RL Jr (2012). "Review of Teiid Morphology with a Revised Taxonomy and Phylogeny of the Teiidae (Lepidosauria: Squamata)". Zootaxa 3459 (1): 1–156. (Ameivula, new genus).