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Anolis equestris Knight anole
Knight anoles are native to Cuba. They have been introduced into southeastern Florida, and there are now breeding populations in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties (Behler 1979, B. Hammond pers. comm.). Knight Anoles are arboreal and commonly found under shady canopies of large trees. Knight anoles grow to a length of 13 - 19 3/8 inches. They are the largest of the Anolis species. The snout is long and wedge-shaped. The tail is slightly compressed with a serrated upper edge. Each toe is expanded
Anolis cristatellus Common Puerto Rican anole, Crested anole
in most Anolis species. As individuals reach adulthood, this growth rate difference leads to sexual dimorphism. As juveniles, male crested anoles resemble females and their dewlap is not developed. This structure, and the dorsal crest, develops in males over time. Males will regularly mate with females within their territory. In order to attract a mate, male anoles will approach females and perform a series of displays. These include bobbing the head, pushups, and displaying the dewlap. If the female
Anolis carolinensis Green anole
Anolis carolinensis (green anoles) is native to neotropical and nearctic regions. Anolis carolinensis occurs throughout much of the southeastern United States, extending north through parts of North Carolina, west to Texas, and south through Florida. While Florida was once the central portion of its United States distribution, today most Florida populations have been replaced by introduced anole species, such as Anolis sagrei.In other parts of its geographic range, A. carolinensis is considered an