Water anole
A species of Anoles Scientific name : Anolis aquaticus Genus : Anoles
Water anole, A species of Anoles
Scientific name: Anolis aquaticus
Genus: Anoles
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Description
The Water anole, Anolis aquaticus, is a species of Anole, a lizard in the family Dactyloidae, native to Costa Rica and Central America. The species demonstrates adaptations that allows it to spend periods of time underwater up to approximately a quarter of an hour, forming an air bubble which clings to its head and serves to recycle the animal's air supply while it spends time beneath the surface.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Water anole predominantly consumes various types of insects including beetles, spiders, and ants. It exhibits precise and selective predation, often targeting high-energy insects such as fly larvae.
Behavior
Water anole exhibits a predominantly arboreal lifestyle, mainly spending its time in tree canopies near water bodies. It displays unique escape behavior, leaping into water streams when threatened, a trait rare among arboreal lizards. Primarily insectivorous, water anole's diet influences its activity and social patterns, leading to solitary, territorial behaviors. It is diurnal, showing peak activity after dawn and before dusk.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Water anole 
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