Anoles - enough said
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Anoles - enough said
Anoles, to me one of the coolest of all the lizards. Variable, interesting, far-reaching and to most of your snakes, delicious. I've been intentionally tracking them down wherever I go (and they are) for many a moon. Incase you are not an astute individual, this post is going to have anoles.
First and foremost I will cover the anoles of Florida. Most of which are not initially from the state, much like the people.
This first image illustrates the dewlaps of a few of the different species wild caught here in FL. Clockwise from upper left: Bark Anole (Anolis distichus); Cuban Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei); Cuban Green Anole (Anolis porcatus); Northern Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis); Haitian White Lipped Anole (Anolis coelestinus); Hispaniola Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus); Crested Anole (Anolis cristatellus); Large-Headed Anole (Anolis cybotes)
Anolis Dewlaps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
A native anole, one that many of us are familiar with. If you were like me, I owned at least a couple of these as a child. Although it seems they were once being pushed out of much of their native range in Florida due to the non-native Cuban brown anole (Anolis sagrei), the green anole (A. Anolis carolinensis) is actually doing quite well in less developed areas. While the brown anole usually inhabits lower trunk to ground, the green anole mostly inhabits mid trunk and canopy. I'd say the worst impact on green anoles is development. While brown anoles do fairly well in urban areas, the larger trees that green anoles require, are more scarce.
I digress from my ramblings.
Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis):
Anolis carolinensis carolinensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis carolinensis carolinensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This next green anole is what some refer to as the Southern Green Anole a/k/a Pale-throated Anole. A weak subspecies and probably more likely a dewlap color phase in a certain population. There were males not far from this individual that possessed red dewlaps. This "subspecies" is known to occur from Tampa south to the eastern Everglades.
Southern Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis "seminolus"):
Anolis carolinensis seminolus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Going from the native green to the exotic green. Now found throughout Miami-Dade County and parts of Monroe County.
Cuban Green Anole (Anolis porcatus) female:
Anolis porcatus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
The dark, and sometimes light, vertebral stripe and mottled markings are identifying characteristics of females of this species which strongly resembles our native green anole (A. carolinensis). Males usually also possess strong mottling, but will lack the vertebral stripe and have a much more pronounced nasal crest.
Cuban Green Anole (Anolis porcatus) male:
Anolis porcatus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
I'm adding this next anole since I technically found it in Florida, but doubt that it is actually and established species (and my avatar). Found in Western Broward County near a tropical plant nursery.
Haitian White Lipped Anole (Anolis coelestinus):
Anolis coelestinus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This next population I've been watching for over seven years, and they seem to be doing fairly well. They also do not seem to have spread any further than a two block radius. They were released from a Haitian reptile importer over 15 years ago.
Hispaniolan Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus) female:
Anolis chlorocyanus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Hispaniolan Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus) male in-situ:
Anolis chlorocyanus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis chlorocyanus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Hispaniolan Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus) juvenile:
Anolis chlorocyanus cyanostictus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
A population of large Jamaican anoles occur in western Miami.
Jamaican Giant Anole (Anolis garmani):
Anolis garmani by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
The largest, and by far the most ferocious, anole. They can be seen face down on the mid and upper trunk of trees or scurrying around chasing their favorite meal...other lizards.
Cuban Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) juvenile:
Anolis equestris by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Cuban Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) adult:
Anolis equestris by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Next up is what some consider a native to Florida, some split into a subspecies of the Bahamian type.
Bark Anole (Anolis distichus distichus):
Anolis distichus distichus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis distichus distichus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
The green subspecies of the bark anole, native to Haiti, is also found in strong numbers near the Miami International Airport.
Green Bark Anole (Anolis distichus dominicensis):
Anolis distichus dominicensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Now on to the most commonly encountered anole in Florida. If you come to Florida and do not see this species, you are either blind or the next ice age has come early. Variable, aggressive and adaptable, these guys are here to stay.
Cuban Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei):
Anolis sagrei by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis sagrei by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
High-red:
Anolis sagrei by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Although quit similar to the Cuban Brown Anole (A. sagrei), the Puerto Rican Crested Anole (A. cristatellus) has a shorter snout and adult males possess a large, tail crest.
Puerto Rican Crested Anole (Anolis cristatellus) female:
Anolis cristatellus cristatellus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Puerto Rican Crested Anole (Anolis cristatellus) male:
Anolis cristatellus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This species was released (or escaped) over 10 years ago from a pet dealer near Lake Okeechobee. Distinguishable by their large head, yellow dewlap and light lateral stripe.
Large-head Anole (Anolis cybotes):
Anoles cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Since I'm on anoles, these next images are from outside the U.S. Most of which are not YET found in Florida.
This next anole was found in Grand Cayman.
Blue-throated Anole (Anolis conspersus) male:
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Blue-throated Anole (Anolis conspersus) female:
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Some Jamaican Anoles:
Jamaican Giant Anole (Anolis garmani):
Anolis garmani by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Jamaican Gray Anole (Anolis lineatopus):
Anolis lineatopus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis lineatopus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Opal-bellied Anole (Anolis opalinus) male:
Anolis opalinus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Opal-bellied Anole (Anolis opalinus) female:
Anolis opalinus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Jamaican Turquoise Anole (Anolis graham):
Anolis grahami by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis grahami by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
From Haiti:
Green Bark Anole (Anolis distichus dominicensis):
Anolis distichus dominicensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Large-head Anole (Anolis cybotes):
Anolis cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Some anoles from my recent trip to Amazonian Peru:
Amazon Bark Anole (Anolis ortonii):
Anolis ortonii by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis ortonii by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Blue-lipped Forest Anole (Anolis bombiceps):
Anolis bombiceps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis bombiceps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis bombiceps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Common Forest Anole (Anolis trachyderma):
Anolis trachyderma by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis trachyderma by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis trachyderma by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Amazon Green Anole (Anolis punctatus):
Anolis punctatus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This next anole's species name says it all; they are all the same species
Banded Tree Anole (Anolis transversalis):
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Common Monkey Lizard (Polychrus marmoratus):
Polychrus marmoratus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Polychrus marmoratus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
I have several more trips planned this year that should help me get a few more species knocked off...and my wallet will go on a diet trying. Worth it? Yep. I'll probably see some snakes too....I guess that's cool.
-Jake Scott
First and foremost I will cover the anoles of Florida. Most of which are not initially from the state, much like the people.
This first image illustrates the dewlaps of a few of the different species wild caught here in FL. Clockwise from upper left: Bark Anole (Anolis distichus); Cuban Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei); Cuban Green Anole (Anolis porcatus); Northern Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis); Haitian White Lipped Anole (Anolis coelestinus); Hispaniola Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus); Crested Anole (Anolis cristatellus); Large-Headed Anole (Anolis cybotes)
Anolis Dewlaps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
A native anole, one that many of us are familiar with. If you were like me, I owned at least a couple of these as a child. Although it seems they were once being pushed out of much of their native range in Florida due to the non-native Cuban brown anole (Anolis sagrei), the green anole (A. Anolis carolinensis) is actually doing quite well in less developed areas. While the brown anole usually inhabits lower trunk to ground, the green anole mostly inhabits mid trunk and canopy. I'd say the worst impact on green anoles is development. While brown anoles do fairly well in urban areas, the larger trees that green anoles require, are more scarce.
I digress from my ramblings.
Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis):
Anolis carolinensis carolinensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis carolinensis carolinensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This next green anole is what some refer to as the Southern Green Anole a/k/a Pale-throated Anole. A weak subspecies and probably more likely a dewlap color phase in a certain population. There were males not far from this individual that possessed red dewlaps. This "subspecies" is known to occur from Tampa south to the eastern Everglades.
Southern Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis "seminolus"):
Anolis carolinensis seminolus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Going from the native green to the exotic green. Now found throughout Miami-Dade County and parts of Monroe County.
Cuban Green Anole (Anolis porcatus) female:
Anolis porcatus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
The dark, and sometimes light, vertebral stripe and mottled markings are identifying characteristics of females of this species which strongly resembles our native green anole (A. carolinensis). Males usually also possess strong mottling, but will lack the vertebral stripe and have a much more pronounced nasal crest.
Cuban Green Anole (Anolis porcatus) male:
Anolis porcatus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
I'm adding this next anole since I technically found it in Florida, but doubt that it is actually and established species (and my avatar). Found in Western Broward County near a tropical plant nursery.
Haitian White Lipped Anole (Anolis coelestinus):
Anolis coelestinus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This next population I've been watching for over seven years, and they seem to be doing fairly well. They also do not seem to have spread any further than a two block radius. They were released from a Haitian reptile importer over 15 years ago.
Hispaniolan Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus) female:
Anolis chlorocyanus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Hispaniolan Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus) male in-situ:
Anolis chlorocyanus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis chlorocyanus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Hispaniolan Green Anole (Anolis chlorocyanus) juvenile:
Anolis chlorocyanus cyanostictus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
A population of large Jamaican anoles occur in western Miami.
Jamaican Giant Anole (Anolis garmani):
Anolis garmani by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
The largest, and by far the most ferocious, anole. They can be seen face down on the mid and upper trunk of trees or scurrying around chasing their favorite meal...other lizards.
Cuban Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) juvenile:
Anolis equestris by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Cuban Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) adult:
Anolis equestris by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Next up is what some consider a native to Florida, some split into a subspecies of the Bahamian type.
Bark Anole (Anolis distichus distichus):
Anolis distichus distichus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis distichus distichus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
The green subspecies of the bark anole, native to Haiti, is also found in strong numbers near the Miami International Airport.
Green Bark Anole (Anolis distichus dominicensis):
Anolis distichus dominicensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Now on to the most commonly encountered anole in Florida. If you come to Florida and do not see this species, you are either blind or the next ice age has come early. Variable, aggressive and adaptable, these guys are here to stay.
Cuban Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei):
Anolis sagrei by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis sagrei by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
High-red:
Anolis sagrei by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Although quit similar to the Cuban Brown Anole (A. sagrei), the Puerto Rican Crested Anole (A. cristatellus) has a shorter snout and adult males possess a large, tail crest.
Puerto Rican Crested Anole (Anolis cristatellus) female:
Anolis cristatellus cristatellus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Puerto Rican Crested Anole (Anolis cristatellus) male:
Anolis cristatellus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This species was released (or escaped) over 10 years ago from a pet dealer near Lake Okeechobee. Distinguishable by their large head, yellow dewlap and light lateral stripe.
Large-head Anole (Anolis cybotes):
Anoles cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Since I'm on anoles, these next images are from outside the U.S. Most of which are not YET found in Florida.
This next anole was found in Grand Cayman.
Blue-throated Anole (Anolis conspersus) male:
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Blue-throated Anole (Anolis conspersus) female:
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis conspersus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Some Jamaican Anoles:
Jamaican Giant Anole (Anolis garmani):
Anolis garmani by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Jamaican Gray Anole (Anolis lineatopus):
Anolis lineatopus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis lineatopus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Opal-bellied Anole (Anolis opalinus) male:
Anolis opalinus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Opal-bellied Anole (Anolis opalinus) female:
Anolis opalinus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Jamaican Turquoise Anole (Anolis graham):
Anolis grahami by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis grahami by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
From Haiti:
Green Bark Anole (Anolis distichus dominicensis):
Anolis distichus dominicensis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Large-head Anole (Anolis cybotes):
Anolis cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis cybotes by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Some anoles from my recent trip to Amazonian Peru:
Amazon Bark Anole (Anolis ortonii):
Anolis ortonii by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis ortonii by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Blue-lipped Forest Anole (Anolis bombiceps):
Anolis bombiceps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis bombiceps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis bombiceps by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Common Forest Anole (Anolis trachyderma):
Anolis trachyderma by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis trachyderma by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis trachyderma by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Amazon Green Anole (Anolis punctatus):
Anolis punctatus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
This next anole's species name says it all; they are all the same species
Banded Tree Anole (Anolis transversalis):
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Anolis transversalis by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Common Monkey Lizard (Polychrus marmoratus):
Polychrus marmoratus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
Polychrus marmoratus by Jake M. Scott, on Flickr
I have several more trips planned this year that should help me get a few more species knocked off...and my wallet will go on a diet trying. Worth it? Yep. I'll probably see some snakes too....I guess that's cool.
-Jake Scott
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Love it. They are such an interesting family of lizards, so diverse, yet so recognizably all anoles. I was happy to be able to positively ID 3 species in Costa Rica a couple years ago, now I wouldn't mind adding a few more species to my life list.
What is the story on the native status on Bark Anoles in Florida. Do you know the arguments for / against?
Andy
What is the story on the native status on Bark Anoles in Florida. Do you know the arguments for / against?
Andy
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Awesome. I'd love to see some of those garmani. A few years back I was pleasantly surprised to see some green anoles in the everglades after days of nothing but brown anoles.
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Wow Jake, that is a lot of anoles. You are the 'anole king'!!! LOL Very impressive collection of pictures and specimens. They really are beautiful dainty creatures hosting a plethora of colors and shapes.
Dave
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Jeezus, Jake, you just blew it for me!
(Now I'll never be able to dismiss every single little lizard making noise in the leaves as "just another stupid Brown Anole" again.)
Cool post, I'm really digging these series!
Tim
(Now I'll never be able to dismiss every single little lizard making noise in the leaves as "just another stupid Brown Anole" again.)
Cool post, I'm really digging these series!
Tim
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This post is STUNNING!!! Thank you for sharing an incredible post on one of my absolute favorite family of lizards!
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Amazing post! Really cool seeing all the different species together like this, really makes me appreciate the diversity more! I'm embarrassed to admit I have a slew of unidentified anole photos from around central america and the carribean, this post motivates me to go back and try to ID some again.
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This post was Delight. I too love anoles. When i lived in Jacksonville the yet to be developed areas around my house was twinkling with their presence everywhere like a nation of pixies. Even my porch - though in the first weeks they scattered they soon learned they were in no danger and when i stepped out of my door little green sunbathers would scootch in closer to the inside of the step instead of take off. I would sit on my step alot and they would slip away, only to appear again one by one to resume basking. It was impossible not to herp in Florida, but, no camera - i didnt even think of it in those days it just didnt occur to me! When i left to come back to ca tho, i had a suitcase of journaling and drawings from my time in tucked little wonderlands where i spent my days exploring often from sticky dawn to dusk.
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Such a beautiful and informative post. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
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that's no Shushupe
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This was an incredible post and wasn't just good it was outstanding. I knew that there was a lot of diversity in Anoles, I had no idea that some of that diversity could be found in Florida. The island and Peruvians bits were the best for me. Some stunning shots, or beautiful lizards assembled here. Kudos for a well done post.
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Fanatastic educational pictoral Jake. As with your mole skink post awhile back, you keep us yearning to see Florida's uncommon and underappreciated species.
Keep it up
Chris
Keep it up
Chris
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Awesome variety of anolis.
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Those transversalis are awesome! A. grahamii was always a favorite of mine in people's collections. There were a few species you posted that I didn't even know were in FL. I spent a lot of time chasing anoles as a kid and found carolinensis, sagrei, both distichus ssp. you mentioned, equestris and cristellatus.
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Wow awesome post! I hope to see some of the species pictured here on my trip to FL.
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I now have a greater appreciation for this genus. The collection of the dewlaps is awesome! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Puerto Rican crested anole and the banded tree anole (which look like beast little monitors!). I've never heard of a common monkey lizard before but it's now on my "want" list to add to my herp collection
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Simply stupendous, Jake! I knew you were found of anoles but had no idea you had acquired such a library of photos.
Thanks for taking the time to put this all together for our enjoyment.
Daniel
Thanks for taking the time to put this all together for our enjoyment.
Daniel
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That was an awesome post. I normally dislike finding anoles when I'm in the tropics because I hate trying to figure out what species they are, but this post was very interesting and informative with some great photos.
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Great post Jake, as others have already said, I always just dismiss a little brown anole scurrying about as another Cuban. You have really opened up my eyes to the variety that is out there.
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Awesome post Jake! I love your photos!
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Really great! What's the story of Anolis distichus in Florida?
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Great shots and really great variety. The dewlap comparison shots are particularly nice!
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Put up a series of photos showing Anole dewlaps.....and you will have that montage featured on the HN home page. Very cool! We will promote it on FB as well. Well done!
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That is a really enjoyable post! Seeing those anoles was a real treat.
You are probably familiar with Anole Annals?
I would be interested in getting your opinion on the identity of an anole I saw in the Yucatan (near Tulum) a few years ago. Unfortunately, the photo quality is pretty poor. I've gotten a few opinions, but would like to hear more. Any thoughts on what it is?
Thanks,
Mike
You are probably familiar with Anole Annals?
I would be interested in getting your opinion on the identity of an anole I saw in the Yucatan (near Tulum) a few years ago. Unfortunately, the photo quality is pretty poor. I've gotten a few opinions, but would like to hear more. Any thoughts on what it is?
Thanks,
Mike
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Awesome post of a generally underappreciated group of lizards. It's cool (and unfortunate) that so many of those photos are from Florida.
MFB -
EDIT - I think your anole is A. lemurinus based on its head shape. The pattern is remniscent of A. tropidonotus, but I have seen lemurinus with the same "diamondbacked" pattern. (http://www.pbase.com/sandboa/image/120834029.jpg)
MFB -
EDIT - I think your anole is A. lemurinus based on its head shape. The pattern is remniscent of A. tropidonotus, but I have seen lemurinus with the same "diamondbacked" pattern. (http://www.pbase.com/sandboa/image/120834029.jpg)
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Thanks for the replies everyone! I appreciate it.
I really wish I had more time to put more narrative to the photos in this post. My mind was working and knowing a lot things I wanted to type out, but my fingers (and eyes) were not allowing it by the end of the post.
Chris - I PM'ed Mike. I thought it was A. lemurinus as well. I've seen pictures of them with the diamond pattern, but it was MUCH more faded.
-Jake
I really wish I had more time to put more narrative to the photos in this post. My mind was working and knowing a lot things I wanted to type out, but my fingers (and eyes) were not allowing it by the end of the post.
Chris - I PM'ed Mike. I thought it was A. lemurinus as well. I've seen pictures of them with the diamond pattern, but it was MUCH more faded.
-Jake
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This really brings me back. Anoles were my favorite things when I would visit my grandparents. I really enjoy the huge diversity of these lizards and how you put them up. Thank you!
-Brad
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Jake I apologize for my self indulgent post - risking even more candor i was quite lonely in Florida, except for the herps and here on this forum we can share things like anoles on the porch that we really cant with most people.
The post is priceless work and i want to get the dewlaps one especially printed out nice and i want it on my wall. Thanks
The post is priceless work and i want to get the dewlaps one especially printed out nice and i want it on my wall. Thanks
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Awesome post and amazing photography. Thanks for the tutorial!
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Jake,
This was an excellent post. Anoles are lovely lizards and it was nice to see photos of so many species set out in a format that made comparison easy.
Regards,
David
This was an excellent post. Anoles are lovely lizards and it was nice to see photos of so many species set out in a format that made comparison easy.
Regards,
David
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Jake,
Great post and photos. Glad someone else loves anoles that much. They are a great lizards. I have always wanted to go around Miami and look for the introduced species. When my grandparents took the family on cruises I always went out and looked for anoles and geckos.
Great post and photos. Glad someone else loves anoles that much. They are a great lizards. I have always wanted to go around Miami and look for the introduced species. When my grandparents took the family on cruises I always went out and looked for anoles and geckos.
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Amazing photos Jake! I have recently gotten heavily fascinated by Anoles and will be heading out to look for some of these Anoles to photograph myself. Where abouts did you find the Hispaniolan's, Jamaican Giant's? and the Haitian White Lipped? I would love to get some photo's of those guys. I recently photographed some Cuban Green Anoles and the Green Bark Anoles in a park in North Miami, and have been wanting to find more species since.
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Superb post on a very much under-appreciated reptile! And beautiful photography Jake I can see how an interest in these lizards would make every day of field herping all the more interesting - even on otherwise slow days I imagine you could almost always find some of these guys?
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Hey Jake! Just wanted to inquire on where in Broward you found that White Lipped Anole?
Re: Anoles - enough said
Any one know anything about A. extremus & A. ferreus in Frt. Myers? I wouldn't be surprised if they're extirpated, I heard A. ferrerus was supposedly breading & both were found around the Frt. Myers Country Club, however that's a big area and from the two times I've been there, there is certainly a lot of suitable habitat. Havnt been able to find an articles or paper regarding them. Anyone seen them or have an info?