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  • Anolis quimbaya

    Anolis quimbaya

    Introducing the Quimbaya Anole (Anolis quimbaya), a stunning lizard native to the humid tropical forests of Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, known for its vibrant green coloration, agile climbing abilities, and crucial role in regulating insect populations. This species, displaying territorial behaviors and distinctive dewlaps, is currently listed as “Vulnerable” due to habitat loss, emphasizing the need…

  • Anolis purpurescens

    Anolis purpurescens

    Discover the vibrant Anolis purpurescens, or purple anole, a captivating lizard native to the tropical forests of Central America. Measuring 4 to 6 inches, this agile climber features striking shades of purple, green, and brown, thriving in humid canopies while playing a crucial role in controlling insect populations.

  • Anolis pumilus

    Anolis pumilus

    Introducing the Anolis pumilus, a small Caribbean lizard measuring 3 to 5 inches in length, known for its vibrant shades of green to brown. This agile, diurnal species thrives in humid tropical forests, feeding primarily on insects and playing a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.

  • Anolis pseudokemptoni

    Anolis pseudokemptoni

    The Anolis pseudokemptoni, or pseudokemptons anole, is a vibrant Caribbean lizard known for its agile climbing, distinctive coloration, and diurnal behavior. This vulnerable species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as an insectivorous predator, helping to maintain pest populations in its tropical rainforest habitat.

  • Anolis prasinorius

    Anolis prasinorius

    Discover the vibrant Anolis prasinorius, a small lizard native to the tropical forests of Central America, known for its striking green coloration and distinctive yellow or orange dewlap. This agile climber plays a vital role in its ecosystem, controlling insect populations while showcasing fascinating territorial behaviors and courtship displays.

  • Anolis proboscis

    Anolis proboscis

    Discover the captivating Anolis proboscis, or proboscis anole, featuring a unique 1.5-inch long snout and vibrant green, brown, and yellow coloration. Found in the humid cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia, this arboreal lizard plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by regulating insect populations and showcasing fascinating courtship behaviors.

  • Anolis poecilopus

    Anolis poecilopus

    Discover the vibrant Anolis poecilopus, a tree-dwelling lizard from the tropical forests of Central America, known for its striking color variations and distinctive dewlap. This insectivorous species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serves as both predator and prey.

  • Anolis pinchoti

    Anolis pinchoti

    Discover the Anolis pinchoti, a vibrant lizard native to the lush forests of Puerto Rico, known for its distinctive color-changing abilities, agile movements, and important role in controlling insect populations. This slender species thrives at elevations of 600 to 1,200 meters, featuring males with colorful dewlaps used in territorial displays and courtship.

  • Anolis peucephilus

    Anolis peucephilus

    Discover the vibrant Anolis peucephilus, or head-bobbing anole, native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America. This unique lizard thrives at elevations up to 1,500 meters and is known for its colorful dewlap, impressive climbing abilities, and role in controlling insect populations in its ecosystem.

  • Anolis petersii

    Anolis petersii

    Discover the vibrant Anolis petersii, a resilient lizard native to the tropical regions of Central America, characterized by its striking green body and territorial behavior. This insectivorous species thrives in humid habitats, plays a crucial role in pest control, and showcases fascinating color-changing abilities for camouflage.

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  • Clelia clelia
    Clelia clelia

    Discover the Eastern Racer, Clelia clelia, a stunning snake native to Central and South America, known for its striking black and yellow scales and agility. This diurnal predator thrives in tropical habitats, playing a vital role in local ecosystems by controlling populations of frogs and small mammals.

  • Craspedocephalus puniceus
    Craspedocephalus puniceus

    Discover the vibrant Craspedocephalus puniceus, or Scarlet-headed Rock Python, known for its striking red head and patterned body, thriving in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. This nocturnal predator plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, controlling rodent populations while exhibiting unique climbing behaviors and territorial displays.

  • Craspedocephalus gramineus
    Craspedocephalus gramineus

    Discover the Craspedocephalus gramineus, or grassy-headed snake, a vulnerable species native to tropical grasslands in South America, characterized by its greenish-yellow coloration and nocturnal hunting behavior. This slender snake plays a vital role in its ecosystem, preying on small mammals and insects while showcasing impressive camouflage against its natural habitat.

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