Grenada Tree Anole
Anolis richardii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis richardii (Grenada Tree Anole)
About the Grenada Tree Anole
Anolis richardii, commonly known as the Grenada tree anole or Richard's anole, is a species of anole lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in the Caribbean. The specific name, richardii, is in honor of French botanist Louis Claude Marie Richard.
A. richardii is native to Grenada and the Grenadines islands, and it has been introduced to Tobago. A. richardii is large for an anole, with males reaching a maximum length of 140 mm (5.5 in) snout-to-vent. It has a dark green or brown dorsal surface, with a green-gray to yellow ventral surface. Its dewlap is orange, yellow, or gray-green. Females and juveniles often have a yellow or cream-colored lateral stripe.
"Anolis richardii". The Encyclopedia of Life. Boulenger, G.A. (1885). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History) Volume II. Iguanidæ... (Second ed.). London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). (Anolis richardii, pp. 37–38)
Duméril, A.M.C.; Bibron, G. (1837). Erpétologie générale ou Histoire naturelle complète des Reptiles. Tome quatrième... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grenada Tree Anole in Main Ridge Forest Reserve
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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 | Main Ridge Forest Reserve | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grenada Tree Anole in Main Ridge Forest Reserve?
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Grenada Tree Anole sighting in Main Ridge Forest Reserve, based on 92 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grenada Tree Anole in Main Ridge Forest Reserve?
November has the highest sighting rate for Grenada Tree Anole in Main Ridge Forest Reserve in our monthly data.