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Anolis carolinensis

Carolina anole

''Anolis carolinensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Sub-order:Sauria
Family: Gekkonidae
Subfamily: Polychrotidae
Genus: Anolis
Species: carolinensis
Binomial name
Anolis carolinensis
Trinomial name
Anolis carolinensis carolinensis
Anolis carolinensis seminolus

Table of contents
1 Scientific name:
2 Scientific synonyms:
3 Common name:
4 Common synonyms:
5 Description:
6 Distribution:
7 Diet:

Scientific name:

Anolis carolinensis (VOIGT, 1832)

Scientific synonyms:

Lacerta principalis LINNAEUS 1758 (fide DUMÉRIL & BIBRON 1837: 121)

Common name:

Caroline Anole

Common synonyms:

Green Anole
Red-throated Anole

Description:

This lizard can reach a total length of about 22 cm. Females are slightly smaller (about 16 cm.) The male has a dewlap that extends from his chin. This dewlap is pink or red in colour. Green Anoles can have a green or a brown body colour, which depends on mood and climate.

Distribution:

This species is native to the United States where it found found mainly in the southeastern parts of the country.

Diet:

These lizards feed on various insects and other invertebrates. They may also eat pollen and nectar.


Carolina anole eating dronefly