East Dominican Green Anole
Anolis callainus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis callainus (East Dominican Green Anole)
About the East Dominican Green Anole
Anolis callainus, the Dominican green anole, Northern Hispaniolan green anole, or Hispaniolan green anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic, where it is found throughout the eastern half of the country. It has also been introduced to Suriname and southern Florida.
Previously considered conspecific with the Tiburon green anole (A. chlorocyanus), a 2020 study restricted chlorocyanus to the population found in western Haiti, and redescribed the eastern Dominican Republic population as a new species, A. callainus.
It is very similar to the North American species, the green anole (Anolis carolinensis), but males have a light blue throat flap, instead of red. Females and juveniles may have darker green stripes lining the sides of their bodies, but males are often a pure bright green color. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of East Dominican Green Anole in Los Haitises 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 | Los Haitises National Park | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a East Dominican Green Anole in Los Haitises National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a East Dominican Green Anole sighting in Los Haitises National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see East Dominican Green Anole in Los Haitises National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for East Dominican Green Anole in Los Haitises National Park in our monthly data.