Emerald Swift
Sceloporus malachiticus
Wild Caught
Size: ~10-15cm
Sex: Unsexed
Emerald swifts, Sceloporus malachiticus, are strikingly vibrant lizards native to Central America. They are known for their brilliant green colouration, which provides excellent camouflage in their forest habitats. Males display more vivid colours than females, often exhibiting blue patches on their bellies. Emerald swifts are diurnal, active during the day, and are adept climbers, frequently found on trees and rocks. Their diet mainly consists of insects. Males display vibrant green and blue colours when mature while females have a more subdued brown colouration.
Adult Size: 15-20cm
Life Span: 5-10 Years
For more information, please take a look at the Emerald Swift care sheet.
