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Jamaican giant anole

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Squamata

Family
  
Polychrotidae

Scientific name
  
Anolis garmani

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Suborder
  
Iguania

Genus
  
Anolis

Higher classification
  
Anoles

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The Jamaican giant anole (Anolis garmani), also known as the Jamaican crested anole, is a species of lizard endemic to the West Indies.

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Etymology

The specific name, garmani, is in honor of American herpetologist Samuel Garman.

Geographic range

A. garmani is native to Jamaica and surrounding islands. It has also been introduced into Florida.

Description

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A. garmani grows to an adult size of 25.4–35.6 cm (10.0–14.0 in) in total length (including tail), with a few individuals growing to a total length of 47.5 cm (18.7 in).

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References

Jamaican giant anole Wikipedia
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