Cuban green anole
A species of Anoles Scientific name : Anolis porcatus Genus : Anoles
Cuban green anole, A species of Anoles
Scientific name: Anolis porcatus
Genus: Anoles
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Description
The Cuban green anole (Anolis porcatus) is a species of anole endemic to Cuba, though introduced populations exist in Florida and on Hispaniola. It is part of the A. carolinensis clade of anoles.
General Info
Lifespan
4-8 years
Diet
Cuban green anole primarily thrives on a diet of arthropods, particularly insects. Ambient temperature profoundly affects its food choice, leading to seasonal shifts between predation on spiders and insects such as Orthopterans.
Appearance
Cuban green anole is a small lizard, usually about 5-7.5 cms long. It has a slender body with rough scales, typically displaying a green coloration, although sometimes shading towards light blue or brown. Notably, cuban green anole possesses a long, tapered tail and an extendable fan-like dewlap under its neck. There are no distinct differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Cuban green anole are solitary, arboreal lizards known for territory defense through body inflation, push-ups, and throat extension displays. Strategically foraging for invertebrate prey, they engage in visual hunting style. Distinctively, males are more aggressive, with dominant performs, prevalent territorial displays, and chasing off rivals.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Cuban green anole 
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