Amazon bark anole
A species of Anoles, Also known as Orton's anole Scientific name : Anolis ortonii Genus : Anoles
Amazon bark anole, A species of Anoles
Also known as:
Orton's anole
Scientific name: Anolis ortonii
Genus: Anoles
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General Info
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Amazon bark anole is primarily an insectivorous species, thriving on a diet inclusive of spiders and beetles. This anole notably displays predilection towards small arthropods and coleopterans, exhibiting a precise hunting mechanism to secure its meal.
Appearance
Amazon bark anole is a small-sized lizard, with a slender body and roughly textured skin. Their base color is typically earthy brown, but they can display shifts in hue, darker or lighter, to blend with surroundings. The most distinctive feature is the dewlap, which is much larger in males than females. Males also possess a tall, thin crest along their back, not typically seen in females.
Behavior
Amazon bark anole is a solitary, arboreal species that is mostly diurnally active. Known for its aggressive territorial dominance, it uses visual displays, such as dewlap extension and push-ups, to deter potential rivals. As a sit-and-wait predator, amazon bark anole capitalizes on selective camouflage, allowing it to blend with tree barks and leaves for ambush predation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Amazon bark anole 
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