Crested Anole
Crested Anoles are found in Puerto Rica that are known to display their dewlaps and perform ‘pushups’ while looking for a mate or defending their territories. They have one more subspecies.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Iguania |
| Family | Polychrotidae |
| Genus | Anolis |
| Species | A. cristatellus |
| Subspecies | A. c. cristatellus |
| Scientific Name | Anolis cristatellus cristatellus |
| Other Names | Puerto Rican crested anole |
| Length | 5-8 inches |
| Coloration | Wide range of body colors from brownish-red to dark black or pale gray |
| Distribution | Endemic to Puerto Rico; introduced to eastern Hispaniola, Dominica, and Florida |
| Habitat | Typically on tree trunks |
| Diet | Insects, spiders, other anoles, and fruits |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Published on February 15th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
