Key Identification Features
- There is no sexual dimorphism in body color for this species, and three distinct black lines radiate out from each eye.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Polychrotidae
Polychrotidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Polychrotidae Species
Polychrus marmoratus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Polychrus marmoratus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Polychrus marmoratus is a medium-sized lizard that preys on invertebrates and in…
Polychrus gutturosus Berthold, 1846
Polychrus gutturosus Berthold, 1846
Polychrus gutturosus, or Berthold's bush anole, is an insectivorous climbing liz…
Polychrus auduboni (Hallowell, 1845)
Polychrus auduboni (Hallowell, 1845)
Polychrus auduboni is an anole species native to Venezuela and Trinidad and Toba…
Polychrus acutirostris Spix, 1825
Polychrus acutirostris Spix, 1825
Polychrus acutirostris, the sloth lizard, is a slow South American lizard that c…
Polychrus liogaster Boulenger, 1908
Polychrus liogaster Boulenger, 1908
Polychrus liogaster is an arboreal, diurnal endemic lizard species native to the…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Polychrotidae?
Polychrotidae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. There is no sexual dimorphism in body color for this species, and three distinct black lines radiate out from each eye. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Polychrotidae?
Polychrotidae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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