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Knight Anole

Anolis equestris

Photo by James McNair
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Field Notes

Description:

The Knight anole (Anolis equestris) is a species of lizard in the Polychrotidae family, and the largest species of anole. Other common names include Cuban knight anole. It grows to a length of 13 to 20 in (33 to 51 cm) including the tail. A few specimens have reached up to 24 in (61 cm).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Anole

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Knight Anole

Anolis equestris

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Comments (2)
LivanEscudero
You actually found the biggest ( I believe ) anole we have here in south Florida.
James McNair
Not an iguana but appears too big for an anole

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PublishedOctober 10, 2014

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