About Cnemidophorus ruthveni Burt, 1935
Cnemidophorus ruthveni Burt, 1935 is a large species within its genus. Mature males have a maximum snout-vent length that exceeds 151 mm (5.9 in). Male Cnemidophorus ruthveni have dark grey to blackish coloration on the head, neck, and the front portion of the back, which shifts to a browner, paler tone toward the rear of the body. The sides of the head and body feature large white or light blue spots, while the sides of the tail and the feet are blue. Females of the species are uniformly brown, and may have faint stripes or spots. This species is endemic to Bonaire, a special municipality of Caribbean Netherlands. It occurs on both the main island of Bonaire and the smaller islet Klein Bonaire. Its natural habitats are arid woodland and scrub. It is frequently found near human settlements, where it accesses additional food sources like poultry feed.
