Puerto rican bush anole
A species of Anoles, Also known as Sharp-mouthed lizard Scientific name : Anolis pulchellus Genus : Anoles
Puerto rican bush anole, A species of Anoles
Also known as:
Sharp-mouthed lizard
Scientific name: Anolis pulchellus
Genus: Anoles
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Description General Info
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Description
The Puerto Rican anole, snake anole, or sharp-mouthed lizard (Anolis pulchellus) is a small lizard belonging to the Anolis genus of the family Polychrotidae. The species, the most common lizard in Puerto Rico, is also native to Vieques, Culebra, and the Virgin Islands (except St. Croix).
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Puerto rican bush anole predominantly feeds on arthropods, favoring insects and spiders. It employs a sit-and-wait strategy to capture these small prey, skillfully using its specialized tongue to swiftly snatch them.
Appearance
Puerto rican bush anole is a small-sized lizard with a slender body covered in slightly rough, scale-textured skin. Its main coloration is a vibrant blend of green and brown, typically sporting a pattern incorporating both these hues. Males often showcase a red dewlap which is absent in females. Some display noticeable black-edged crescents on their dorsal surfaces, offering an additional distinctive element.
Behavior
Puerto rican bush anole exhibits a diurnal lifestyle, actively foraging and basking in the daytime, while seeking shelter among leaves at night. It is a highly arboreal species, adept at inhabiting vertical spaces in trees. Solitary in nature, males of puerto rican bush anole are territorially rigid, engaging in visual threats for territory defense, but rarely physical conflict. Uniquely, puerto rican bush anole vibrates its dewlap as a mating display and signal of dominance.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Puerto rican bush anole 
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