Hispaniolan Anoles
Hispaniolan green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus) Anolis , or anoles, is a genus of iguanian (anole) lizards belonging to the family Dactyloidae . With 387 species, Anolis represents the world's most species-rich amniote (terrestrial vertebrates) genus. The Hispaniolan green anole ( Anolis chlorocyanus ) is a species of anole native to the island of Hispaniola . [1] It is very similar to the North American species, the green anole ( Anolis carolinensis ), but males have a light blue throat flap, instead of red. Females and juveniles may have darker green stripes lining the sides of their bodies, but males are often a pure bright green color. This species was introduced into the Florida Everglades and is considered invasive. ( Wikipedia, 2014) Anolis whitermani (Photo: D. Flores) Endemic Anole from D.R. Anolis strahmi An endemic anole from D.R: Anolis christophei The "trunk" anoline ecomorph is found only in Cuba and Hispaniola.