Neotropical green anole
A species of Anoles Scientific name : Anolis biporcatus Genus : Anoles
Neotropical green anole, A species of Anoles
Scientific name: Anolis biporcatus
Genus: Anoles
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Description General Info
Description
The Neotropical green anole (Anolis biporcatus) is a species of Anolis lizard, native to Central America and northern South America, from Mexico to Ecuador and Venezuela.
General Info
Lifespan
4-8 years
Diet
Neotropical green anole's diet primarily consists of invertebrates, with a pronounced preference for arboreal arthropods. Its hunting tactic involves patiently waiting for prey before quickly capturing it, an approach typical of sit-and-wait predators.
Appearance
Neotropical green anole is a medium-sized lizard with a slender body, long tail, and smooth scales. Its coloration can vary but is commonly a vibrant green, making it well camouflaged in foliage. Males are distinguished by a dewlap, a flap of skin underneath the chin, which is folded back when not in use. While both sexes have elongated snouts, they are particularly pronounced in males.
Behavior
Neotropical green anole is a solitary species, prominently active during the day. Notably, it exhibits pronounced territorial behavior, fiercely defending its habitat using visual signals and physical encounters. Adapted to arboreal lifestyle, it conducts vertical jumping, critical for foraging and escape. A distinctive grooming activity includes shedding its skin regularly, consuming it for nutritional gain.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Neotropical green anole 
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