Holcosus bridgesii
# Holcosus bridgesii

Holcosus bridgesii, also known commonly as Bridges's ameiva , is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

## Etymology

The specific name, bridgesii, is in honor of American chemistry professor Robert Bridges (1806–1882).

## Geographic range

H. bridgesii is found in southern Colombia (Nariño Department and Gorgona Island) and northwestern Ecuador (Carchi Province and Esmeraldas Province).

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of H. bridgesii is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,200 m (3,900 ft).

## Description

H. bridgesii may attain a snout-to-vent length of 12 cm (4.7 in), and a total length (including tail) of 44 cm (17 in).

## Reproduction

H. bridgesii is oviparous.

