| Anolis cuprinus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Dactyloidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. cuprinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis cuprinus H.M. Smith, 1964 | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
Anolis cuprinus, also known commonly as the copper anole, the Chiapas anole, and el abaniquillo de Chiapas in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.
A. cuprinus is found in southeastern Mexico, in the Mexican states of Chiapas and Oaxaca. [2]
The preferred natural habitat of A. cuprinus is montane cloud forest, but the species has also been found in coffee plantations. [1]
A cuprinus may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.3 cm (2.1 in), with a tail length of 11.2 cm (4.4 in). The dewlap is bright red, and reaches mid-thorax. The interparietal scale is distinctly smaller than the ear opening. [2]
The synonym, A. breedlovei, was named in honor of American botanist Dennis Eugene Breedlove. [3]
Dactyloidae are a family of lizards commonly known as anoles and native to warmer parts of the Americas, ranging from southeastern United States to Paraguay. Instead of treating it as a family, some authorities prefer to treat it as a subfamily, Dactyloidae, of the family Iguanidae. In the past they were included in the family Polychrotidae together with Polychrus, but the latter genus is not closely related to the true anoles.
The brown anole, also known commonly as the Cuban brown anole, or De la Sagra's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Cuba and the Bahamas. It has been widely introduced elsewhere, via the importation and exportation of plants where the anole would lay eggs in the soil of the pots, and is now found in Florida and as far north in the United States as southern Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Hawaii, and Southern California. It has also been introduced to other Caribbean islands, Mexico, and Taiwan.
Anolis roosevelti, also known commonly as the Virgin Islands giant anole, Roosevelt's giant anole or the Culebra giant anole, is an extremely rare or possibly extinct species of lizard of the genus Anolis in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to the Virgin Islands and Vieques.
The knight anole is the largest species of anole in the Dactyloidae family. Other common names include Cuban knight anole or Cuban giant anole, highlighting its native country, but it has also been introduced to Florida. In its native Cuba, this large anole is called chupacocote.
Anolis serranoi, Serrano's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Central America.
Anolis garmani, the Jamaican giant anole, also known as the Jamaican anole or Jamaica giant anole, is a species of anole, a lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Jamaica, but has been introduced to Florida.
Anolis allisoni, also known commonly as Allison's anole or Cuban blue anole is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Cuba, the Bay Islands and Cayos Cochinos off the mainland of Honduras, and Half Moon Caye off the mainland of Belize. There is also a single doubtful record from Cozumel, Mexico. Recently, the species has been documented in southern Florida. This diurnal species is commonly seen on palm trunks, and it feeds on invertebrates. It is among the relatively few anole species in which females may lay their eggs together, forming a communal nest.
Anolis bartschi, also known commonly as the Pinar Del Rio cliff anole, western cliff anole, and the west Cuban anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Anolis ferreus, the Morne Constant anole, also known as the Marie-Gallant anole, is a species of anole lizard that is endemic to the island of Marie-Galante, which is part of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. It has been recorded as an escapee in Fort Myers, Florida, but does not appear to have become established.
Anolis richardii, commonly known as the Grenada tree anole or Richard's anole, is a species of anole lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in the Caribbean.
Anolis anisolepis, the Chiapas ornate anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Mexico.
Anolis beckeri, also known commonly as Becker's anole and Becker's lichen anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Central America and southern North America.
Anolis boulengerianus, also known commonly as the Tehuantepec anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Anolis bremeri, also known commonly as the Cuban variegated anole and the Herradura anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Cuba. Two subspecies are recognized.
Anolis campbelli is an endangered species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Guatemala and extreme southeastern Mexico.
Anolis charlesmyersi is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Central America.
Anolis cooki, also known commonly as Cook's anole, Cook's pallid anole, and the Guanica pallid anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico.
Anolis danieli is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.
Anolis delafuentei, also known commonly as the Escambray crested anole and the Guamuhaya anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Anolis microlepis, the Chiapas smooth anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Mexico.
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