Anolis lineatus

Striped anole
Male striped anole displaying dewlap

Secure  (NatureServe)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Polychrotidae
Genus: Anolis
Species: A. lineatus
Binomial name
Anolis lineatus
Daudin, 1802
Synonyms
  • Norops lineatus

The striped anole (Anolis lineatus) is an arboreal lizard endemic to the two Caribbean islands Curaçao and Aruba of the Netherland Antilles which have a combined area of 639 km². It has been introduced to Klein Curaçao.[1] It can be found at all elevations; the highest peak in Curaçao is the Christoffelberg at 375 m above sea level.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Anolis lineatus (Striped Anole)". www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
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