Olive bush anole
A species of Anoles, Also known as Mountain garden lizard Scientific name : Anolis krugi Genus : Anoles
Olive bush anole, A species of Anoles
Also known as:
Mountain garden lizard
Scientific name: Anolis krugi
Genus: Anoles
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Description General Info
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Description
Olive bush anole is a highly industrious nocturnal species typically found in forest canopies. Known for its unique bark-foraging behavior, it contributes notably to the biocontrol of arboreal insects. Additionally, it exhibits an unorthodox reproductive strategy involving seasonal mate guarding, thereby reducing the risk of interloper fertilizations and contributing to its long-term population stability.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Olive bush anole primarily feeds on arthropods such as spiders and insects. Its dietary habits emphasize on active foraging, hunting prey that are mostly found on the upper vegetation layers and forest canopy.
Appearance
Olive bush anole is a petite, long-tailed lizard with a slender physique and scaly skin. Its coloration varies from deep brown to green, often with dark markings or specks and a lighter underbelly. Its most unique feature is its extendable dewlap; a showy skin flap beneath its chin that's typically orange-red. Males are generally larger and possess a larger dewlap than females. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age in this species.
Behavior
Olive bush anole exhibits highly territorial behavior, typically marking its territory with visual displays on tree trunks within humid montane forests. Notably solitary, this species performs daily climbing and leaping activities, adept at catching air-borne insects. Its specialized dewlap displays during mating season are a characteristic survival adaptation to signal readiness for breeding.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Olive bush anole 
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