Jamaican Giant Anole
A species of green color lizards bearing crests, the Jamaica Giant Anoles are endemic to West Indies.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Iguania |
Family | Polychrotidae |
Genus | Anolis |
Species | A. garmani |
Scientific Name | Anolis garmani |
Other Names | Jamaican crested anole |
Length | 25.4–35.6 cm (10.0–14.0 in) |
Coloration | Green on the dorsal side and white to pale yellow on the ventral |
Distribution | Jamaica and surrounding islands (West Indies) |
Habitat | In the long shrubs and dense forests; greeneries |
Diet | Insectivorous |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Published on February 23rd 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.