Amazon Green Anole

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Anolis punctatus

Amazon Green Anole, a reference photo
Photo: Thomaz de Carvalho Callado · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Anolis punctatus, the spotted anole or Amazon green anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Amazon Green 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Anolidae
Genus
Anolis
Species
Anolis punctatus

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