Oaxacan oak anole
A species of Anoles Scientific name : Anolis quercorum Genus : Anoles
Oaxacan oak anole, A species of Anoles
Scientific name: Anolis quercorum
Genus: Anoles
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Description
Anolis quercorum, the Oaxacan oak anole or gray anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Oaxacan oak anole primarily subsists on a diet of insects, showing a pronounced preference for arthropods like beetles and spiders. Occasionally, it also consumes small vegetal matter such as berries.
Appearance
Oaxacan oak anole is a small-to-medium size lizard with a slender body. Known for its scaly, rough skin, its primary coloration is greenish-brown, seamlessly blending with oak trees. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males slightly larger and more vividly colored. Late juveniles and adults often have noticeable grey eyelids. Oaxacan oak anole possess a long, tapering tail used for balance and a dewlap, a type of extendable throat fan, regarding as a distinctive feature.
Behavior
Oaxacan oak anole is largely arboreal and diurnal, adapting its coloration for camouflage amongst tree branches. It's predominantly solitary, only interacting during mating seasons. It proceeds cautiously, using slow, deliberate movements to avoid detection. This species has territorial instincts and communicates territorial boundaries through a series of body movements and displays.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Anoles Species
Oaxacan oak anole 
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