Puerto Rican Crested Anole
Anolis cristatellus
Adult Puerto Rican crested anoles are common on tree trunks, walls, fences, and garden plants in Puerto Rico and places where they have been introduced. They are sit-and-wait insect predators, taking flies, beetles, moths, spiders, and other small invertebrates with quick lunges. Males defend small territories with push-up displays, head-bobs, and a colorful dewlap, but will bite if a rival or predator comes too close. This species can shift between lighter and darker body tones, helping it blend with bark and shade.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Puerto Rican Crested Anole