Cuban Anole
The Knight Anole (Anolis equestris)
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The Knight Anole is the largest species of anole. Other common names include Cuban Knight Anole. It is native to Cuba, but has been introduced into Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties of Florida. It grows to a length of 13 to 20 inches. It is fiercely territorial. Aggressive to anything that enters its territory, the Knight Anole will face almost any intruder it perceives to be a threat.
Photogaph taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands near Boynton Beach, Forida: July 31, 2010:
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Cuban Anole
The Knight Anole (Anolis equestris)
www.lizards.com/index.php/cubannightanole.html
The Knight Anole is the largest species of anole. Other common names include Cuban Knight Anole. It is native to Cuba, but has been introduced into Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties of Florida. It grows to a length of 13 to 20 inches. It is fiercely territorial. Aggressive to anything that enters its territory, the Knight Anole will face almost any intruder it perceives to be a threat.
Photogaph taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands near Boynton Beach, Forida: July 31, 2010:
www.pbcgov.com/waterutilities/wakodahatchee/