Kingdom Animalia Suborder Iguania Genus Anolis Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Subphylum Vertebrata Family Polychrotidae Scientific name Anolis roquet Higher classification Anoles Order Scaled reptiles | |
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Similar Anoles, Reptile, Leopard anole, Barbados anole, Anolis oculatus | ||
Martinique s anole top 5 facts
Martinique's anole (Anolis roquet), also called savannah anole, is a species of anole lizard. It is endemic to the island of Martinique, located in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles.
It varies in body size, shape, scalation, and coloration. Its dorsal surface ranges from green to gray-green, brown, or gray brown, with some populations also having areas of blue-green color. Its ventral and dewlap colors also vary. Its markings include dark marbling, spots, and chevrons; and light markings including flank stripes.
It is unusual among anoles in having a voice; it can make a squeaking noise when it is caught.
The subspecies are:
The Barbados anole (A. extremus) was formerly included here as another subspecies.
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