Martinique's anole
Anolis roquet
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,118
- Most observed in
- 🇲🇶 Martinique
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Anolis roquet, also called Martinique anole, Martinique's anole, or savannah anole, is a species of anole lizard. It is endemic to the island of Martinique, located in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. Anolis roquet shows differences in color and body shape across Martinique, depending on where it lives, which reflects adaptation to local environments and some separation between populations. Its dorsal surface ranges from green to gray-green, brown, or gray brown, with some populations also having areas of blue-green color. Its ventral and dewlap colors also vary. Its markings include dark marbling, spots, and chevrons; and light markings including flank stripes. It is unusual among anoles in having a voice; it can make a squeaking noise when it is caught. The subspecies are: Anolis roquet roquet (Lacépède, 1788) Anolis roquet caracoli Lazell, 1972 Anolis roquet majolgris Lazell, 1972 Anolis roquet salinei Lazell, 1972 Anolis roquet summus Lazell, 1972 Anolis roquet zebrilus Lazell, 1972 The Barbados anole (A. extremus) was formerly included here as another subspecies.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Anolis roquet”.