Knight Anole
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The Knight Anole is a species of lizard in the Polychrotidae family. It is native to Cuba, but has been introduced into the Dade and Broward counties of Florida. It grows to a length of 13 to 20 inches (33 to 51 cm). It is the largest anole and is fiercely territorial. Aggressive to anything that enters its territory, the knight anole will face almost any intruder it perceives to be a threat. During its display, a lizard will sit high on all fours, gape menacingly, turn green, and perhaps bob its head. Males will extend their dewlap (a reddish-white flap underneath their chin), and both females and males will "puff themselves up" with air.
Knight Anoles are diurnal predators, though by warming themselves on asphalt, rocks, or sidewalks, they are able to predate slightly into the night. Their diet as a young anole consists mainly of insects. As a large adult it eats larger prey like other anoles.
