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Aruba Whiptail

Cnemidophorus arubensis

Classification

Family
Teiidae

Cnemidophorus arubensis, commonly known as the Aruba whiptail or cododo, is a species of whiptail lizard in the genus Cnemidophorus. The female and young lizards are known as Lagadishi (English: Lizard), while the mature males are called Blòblò or Cododo (English: Blue-blue). This lizard species is endemic to the island of Aruba and is recognized as the most common and abundant species of lizard on the island.

Distribution

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