Anolis smaragdinus Barbour & Shreve, 1935 is a animal in the Dactyloidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Anolis smaragdinus Barbour & Shreve, 1935

Anolis smaragdinus Barbour & Shreve, 1935

The Bahamian green anole (Anolis smaragdinus) is an oviparous dactyloid lizard endemic to the Bahamas with two recognized subspecies.

Family
Genus
Anolis
Order
Class
Squamata

About Anolis smaragdinus Barbour & Shreve, 1935

Anolis smaragdinus, described by Barbour & Shreve in 1935 and commonly known as the Bahamian green anole, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Dactyloidae. This species is native and endemic to the Bahamas. Two subspecies of Anolis smaragdinus are currently recognized. It can be found in a range of different habitats, including forests, shrublands, and areas of introduced vegetation. Anolis smaragdinus reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Dactyloidae Anolis

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