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Jamaican Giant Anole (Anolis garmani)Species of Least Concern





Description: The Jamaican giant anole is by far the largest species in the Norops group, with adult males having a snout–vent length (SVL) of 3.9–5.2 inches and females 3.1–3.7 inches. Adults are generally 7.9–11.8 inches in total length, including tail, with a maximum reported total length 14 inches. Although generally green, it turns dark brown during the night. The male has an orange-centered yellow dewlap, which is small and dusky in the female. Distinguished from other Jamaican anoles by its large size, emerald green to black coloration, and orange and green dewlap pattern.


Habitat: Fairly numerous in mountain forests at moderate elevations; near seashore in some places; at lower elevations only where large trees or clumps of bamboo offer good shade. Arboreal and often high in canopy but frequently descends to ground to feed; may seek cover among rocks on ground.


Range: The Jamaican giant anole is native to Jamaica. It has been introduced into Florida. There are recent records from Grand Cayman, but it is unclear if it has become established there.


Found in these States: FL


Diet: Diet includes insects and small lizards; apparently also vegetable matter


Reproduction: oviparous


Status: The species is assessed as Least Concern based on its wide distribution within Jamaica, tolerance of disturbed habitats, and stable populations.


Subspecies: None


Taxonomy:

»» Kingdom: Animalia - Animals
   »» Phylum: Chordata - Chordates
     »» Subphylum: Vertebrata - Vertebrates
       »» Class: Reptilia - Reptiles
         »» Order: Squamata - Lizards
           »» Family: Dactyloidae - Anole Lizards
             »» Genus: Anolis
               »» Species: Anolis garmani - Jamaican Giant Anole
                 »» Subspecies: None

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