Anolis acutus
The St. Croix's Anole (Anolis acutus), also known as the sharp anole, is an arboreal lizard found only in the Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.[1]
| Saint Croix's Anole | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Dactyloidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. acutus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis acutus Hallowell, 1856 | |
| Subspecies | |
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A. acutus acutus | |
Distribution
This species is endemic to Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Coloration
The typical coloration for a St. Croix's Anole ranges from light tan, yellowish-greenish or dark brown. They have brightly yellow to orange colored dewlaps.[2]
See also
References
- Ruibal, Rodolfo; Philibosian, Richard; Adkins, Janet L. (1972). "Reproductive Cycle and Growth in the Lizard Anolis acutus". Copeia. 1972 (3): 509–518. doi:10.2307/1442923. JSTOR 1442923.
- "Anolis acutus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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