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. This well-camouflaged species can be difficult to see against its habitual background of bark and lichens.