Anolis cuvieri (Vernacular Spanish: lagarto verde, lagarto chipojo; Vernacular English: Puerto Rican giant anole, Cuvier's anole, green giant anole.) is a large, arboreal species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico, and is common in the Toro Negro State Forest. The species is known for its green coloration which it only acquires as an adult. A highly territorial and aggressive species, even capable of eating smaller anoles that it finds to be a threat. The species was once thought to be extinct, but now is relatively common found in forests with little to no human impact.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cuvier's Anole being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Anolis garmani
- Anolis biporcatus
- Anolis punctatus
- Anolis richardii
- Bronchocela marmorata
- Anolis apollinaris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Anolidae
- Genus
- Anolis
- Species
- Anolis cuvieri
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