Category: Reptiles

Anolis cyanostictus

Discover the vibrant Anolis cyanostictus, or cyanostictus anole, a diurnal lizard native to the Caribbean’s tropical forests. Known for its striking bright green body adorned with blue spots, this insectivorous species thrives in humid environments and plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
Anolis cybotes

Discover the vibrant Cuban Green Anole (Anolis cybotes), a medium-sized lizard thriving in the tropical Caribbean, known for its stunning color-change ability, territorial behaviors, and role in controlling insect populations. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, these fascinating reptiles exhibit unique mating displays and contribute to the biodiversity of their ecosystems.
Anolis cuprinus

Discover the vibrant Anolis cuprinus, a diurnal lizard found in the cloud forests of Central America, known for its striking greenish to bluish coloration and specialized toe pads for climbing. As an insectivore, it plays a crucial role in pest control and is currently listed as ‘Vulnerable’ due to habitat loss.
Anolis cuscoensis

Discover the vibrant Anolis cuscoensis, a small lizard native to the humid cloud forests of southeastern Peru, known for its stunning color variations and agile climbing abilities. This diurnal species plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and exhibits fascinating territorial behavior through its distinctive dewlap displays.
Anolis cusuco

Introducing the Anolis cusuco, a vibrant green lizard endemic to the cloud forests of Cusuco National Park, Honduras. Measuring 4 to 6 inches, this agile climber plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and is currently classified as “Endangered” due to habitat loss.
Anolis cuvieri

Discover the vibrant Cuvier’s anole (Anolis cuvieri), a diurnal lizard native to the tropical rainforests of Central America, known for its striking green coloration and bright orange dewlap in males. This agile climber thrives on a diet of small insects while playing a crucial role in its ecosystem by maintaining insect populations.
Anolis cyanopleurus

Discover the vibrant Anolis cyanopleurus, a unique lizard native to the humid tropical forests of Central America, known for its striking blue dewlap and agile climbing abilities. This diurnal predator primarily feasts on insects and plays a crucial role in maintaining the forest ecosystem’s balance.
Anolis cupreus

Discover the Anolis cupreus, or coppery anole, a vibrant diurnal lizard native to the tropical rainforests of Central America, known for its striking coloration and excellent climbing abilities. This insectivorous reptile plays a vital role in its ecosystem, helping control pest populations while exhibiting fascinating behaviors, including territorial displays and color adaptations.
Anolis cristatellus

The Common Green Anole (Anolis cristatellus) is a vibrant lizard native to the Caribbean, particularly found in Puerto Rico’s tropical rainforests and urban areas. Known for its striking green coloration that changes with the environment, this active insectivore plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both a predator and prey.
Anolis cristifer

Discover the Cristifer Anole (Anolis cristifer), a vibrant lizard native to the tropical forests of Central America, characterized by its eye-catching colors, distinctive dewlap, and agile movements. This insectivorous species plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling pest populations and serves as a crucial part of the food web.

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