Anolis leachii
Anolis leachii, the Antigua Bank tree anole, Barbuda Bank tree anole, or panther anole, is a species of anole, a lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to the Caribbean.
A. leachii is native to Antigua and Barbuda, an island-nation in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles, where it can be found on both main islands. It has also been introduced to Bermuda and Saint [Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands].
Description
A. leachii is a relatively large anole species.
Sympatry
A. leachii coexists with the smaller anoles A. wattsi on Antigua, and A. forresti on Barbuda.
Habitat
The natural habitat of A. leachii is shrubland, but it is also found in disturbed areas such as pastures and urban areas.
Reproduction
A. leachii is oviparous.
Etymology
The specific name, leachii, is in honor of English zoologist William Elford Leach.