Jamaican Giant Anole
Anolis garmani
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis garmani (Jamaican Giant Anole)
About the Jamaican Giant Anole
Anolis garmani, also known commonly as the Jamaican giant anole, the Jamaican anole, and the Jamaica giant anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Jamaica, but has been introduced to Florida.
According to Anthony Russell and Aaron Bauer, the taxonomic history of Anolis garmani can be traced back to 1725, when Hans Sloane published a work in which he spoke of and illustrated a large greenish-grey lizard with a short dorsal crest. In 1743, Mark Catesby published a figure of an anole under the name Lacerta viridis jamaicensis that has been identified as a member of Anolis garmani by later authors, and there is evidence suggesting that it was off this figure that Carl Linnaeus based his 1758 description of Lacerta bullaris on, which would make that name the most senior synonym for the species. Leonhard Stejneger was the first to use the name Anolis garmani for the species, doing so in his 1899 description of it. The specific name, garmani, is in honor of American herpetologist Samuel Garman.
The Jamaican giant anole is native to Jamaica. It has been introduced into Florida. There are recent records... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jamaican Giant Anole in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jamaican Giant Anole in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Jamaican Giant Anole sighting in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jamaican Giant Anole in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Jamaican Giant Anole in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park in our monthly data.