Anolis roquet
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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.
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Anolis roquet | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Dactyloidae |
Genus: | Anolis |
Species: | A. roquet |
Binomial name | |
Anolis roquet (Lacépède, 1788) | |
Subspecies | |
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It varies in body size, shape, scalation, and coloration. 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.[4]
It is unusual among anoles in having a voice; it can make a squeaking noise when it is caught.[5]
- Juvenile Anolis roquet
- Adult Anolis roquet
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.