St. Lucia Anole

Anolis luciae

Anolis luciae, also known commonly as the St. Lucia anole or Saint Lucian anole, is a species of anole lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Saint Lucia, an island-nation in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles.
A St. Lucia Anole (Anolis luciae) wishing it were just a little more green  Anolis luciae,Geotagged,Spring,St Lucia,St. Lucia anole

Appearance

The coloration and markings of ''A. luciae'' vary. Its dorsal ground color ranges from brown in drier habitats to bright green in wetter areas. Some populations have blue coloration on the sides, and the ventral surface may be white or yellowish. The area around the eye may be white, blue, or green. Males may be patternless or have reticulations or chevron patterns on the dorsal surface. Females are duller than males, and may have a mid-dorsal stripe or dark chevron markings.

Naming

The specific name, ''luciae'', refers to the island of Saint Lucia.''A. luciae'' co-exists on Saint Lucia with two introduced anole species: ''A. extremus'' and ''A. wattsi''. ''A. luciae'' appears to be resisting competition, and the two invasive species are restricted to areas around the capital, Castries.

Reproduction

''A. luciae'' is oviparous.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyDactyloidae
GenusAnolis
SpeciesA. luciae
Photographed in
Saint Lucia