Anolis acutus

Saint Croix's Anole
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Polychrotidae
Genus: Anolis
Species: A. acutus
Binomial name
Anolis acutus
Hallowell, 1856
Subspecies

A. acutus acutus
A. acutus seminolus

The St. Croix's Anole (Anolis acutus) is an arboreal lizard found only in the Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Distribution

This species is native to Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Coloration

The typical coloration for a St. Croix's Anole ranges from light tan, yellowish-greenish or dark brown. They have brightly yellow to orange colored dewlaps.

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