Common anole
A species of Anoles, Also known as Common puerto rican anole, Chameleon Scientific name : Anolis cristatellus Genus : Anoles
Common anole, A species of Anoles
Also known as:
Common puerto rican anole, Chameleon
Scientific name: Anolis cristatellus
Genus: Anoles
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Description General Info
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Description
The crested anole (Anolis cristatellus), also known as the common Puerto Rican anole, is a species of anole belonging to the Polychrotidae family of reptiles.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Common anole primarily subsists on a diet majorly composed of small arthropods, with a particularly notable preference for spiders and beetles. This species often supplements its diet with plant matter, including fruits and leaves.
Appearance
Common anole is a medium-sized lizard with a slender, elongated body covered in smooth scales. This species is predominantly dull brown or gray, often exhibiting a series of darker dorsal stripes or chevrons. Males often have a bright yellow dewlap and an erectable crest on the neck. Differences in appearance between the sexes include larger body size and head crests in males.
Behavior
Common anole are highly territorial, frequently engaging in visual displays and physical confrontations to defend their habitats. Usually solitary, they use dewlap extensions and body movements for communication. Known for their agility, they exhibit tree-dwelling and high climbing behaviors, adapted to their arboreal habitats. Also, they are diurnal, foraging for insects and other small invertebrates during daytime.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Common anole 
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