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Green amazone Anole
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Anolis punctatus
Habitat
These anoles require greenery, some shade and a moist environment. They can be found in trees, shrubs, and on walls or fences.
Terrestrial Biomes:
forest .
Physical Description
Anolis punctatus is generally about 5 to 8 inches long. Females are usually smaller and can be under 5 inches long. Green anoles have adhesive lamellae on their foot-pads for crawling along walls. Able to change color, A. carolinensis can be anywhere from bright green to browns and greys. Their color varies depending on their mood, temprature, humidity, and their health. They are often referred to as the American Chameleon, although they are unrelated to chameleons. Their tails and bodies are long and slender and their heads have pointed snouts. Males are distinguishable from females because males have a pink dewlap, a flap of skin that hangs in an arc below their neck. This dewlap is used for attracting females and in territorial displays.
Reproduction
Green anoles breed anywhere from late March to early October. Females can lay single eggs every two weeks. These eggs, which look like smaller, leathery versions of the chicken egg (1/4-3/8"), need moist soil and foliage. They hatch after anywhere from 5-7 weeks.
source: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Anolis_carolinensis.html
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- chiliu
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(6442) - [2006-01-24 6:46]
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Very good capture with sharp detail and great colour.
Thanks for posting!
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