Puerto Rican Bush Anole

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Anolis pulchellus

Puerto Rican Bush Anole, a reference photo
Photo: Samuel Thomas · Public domain

Anolis pulchellus, the Puerto Rican anole, Puerto Rican bush anole, snake anole, or sharp-mouthed lizard, is a small species of anole lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is among the most common lizards in Puerto Rico, and also native to Vieques, Culebra, and the Virgin Islands (except St. Croix).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Puerto Rican Bush 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 pulchellus

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