Anolis smaragdinus
Anolis smaragdinus, also known commonly as the Bahamian green anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to the Bahamas. There are two recognized subspecies.
Taxonomy
A. smaragdinus is part of the A. carolinensis series of anoles.Geographic range
A. smaragdinus is endemic to the Bahamas.Habitat
A. smaragdinus is found in a variety of habitats, including forest, shrubland, and introduced vegetation.Diet
A. smaragdinus preys upon insects, spiders, and snails, and also eats plant material.Reproduction
A. smaragdinus is oviparous.Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies:- Anolis smaragdinus lerneri
- ''Anolis smaragdinus smaragdinus''