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Knight Anole

Anolis equestris

Description:

It is endemic to Cuba, where it is commonly known as 'chipojo'. It has been introduced in Florida. Measuring up to 50 cm (being one of the greatest anoles) They can live up to 6 years. The female lays 7-23 eggs that hatch in 6-10 weeks. They are sometimes attacked by birds probably because they may be predators of the eggs or chicks.

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2 Comments

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 10 years ago

Thanks for the comments, This is a really large one for an anolis

RiekoS
RiekoS 10 years ago

Nice!

Jonathan Sequeira
Spotted by
Jonathan Sequeira

Cienfuegos, Cuba

Spotted on May 7, 2013
Submitted on May 13, 2013

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