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Anolis

Photo by Karla Morales
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Field Notes

Description:

There are 12 native species of Anolis (lizards) in Puerto Rico. This one was shedding its skin, not sure which specie is it.

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Comments (4)
gatorfellows
Here is an article from a PHD student Neil Losin. Interesting and confirms there are anoles in Puerto Rico. http://www.daysedgeproductions.com/neil.blog/2010/04/anoles-of-puerto-rico/
a.vicente419
Definitely an anole, but I do not know my anoles in Puerto Rico. Beautiful shot though!

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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