About Anolis extremus Garman, 1887
Anolis extremus Garman, 1887, commonly called the Barbados anole, is a relatively large, tree-dwelling anole species. Males can reach a snout-vent length of 85 mm (3.3 in). Their background body color is mossy green, marked with dark brown or black markings, and occasionally light spots that are mostly located on the anterior half of the body. The anterior half of the body sometimes also has a lavender or grey tint, and the head may be blue grey or lavender. Males have a dark ring around the eye, and their throat flap is yellow or orange. Females are smaller than males, reaching a maximum snout-vent length of 60 mm (2.4 in). Females have less intense body coloration, and may have stripes running along their back. This anole was formerly endemic to Barbados, and it is the only native anole species on the island. It has been introduced to Bermuda, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Florida, and Venezuela. It does not appear to have established self-sustaining populations in Florida or Trinidad and Tobago. Across Barbados, the species is found throughout the entire island in all habitats except grassland. In areas where it is invasive, it tends to occur near human habitation and avoids native habitats.
