Herpetological observations and reflections from the College of Charleston (SC) herpetology course, with occasional contributions from our friends at other universities including our co-founder, Miami University (OH).
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Pool Lizard
I found this little guy by the pool in Tampa, Florida today. I'm told it is a 'Cuban Brown Anole' by a friend. I think he is an awesome little guy with beautiful coloring! WATERMELON!
Cool ! His dewlap does look like a watermelon! I saw a Anole today standing on the steps of my apartment and judging from it's colorful dewlap, I knew it was a male
This is an awesome looking anole. I just read through the article that Dr. Welch posted, and that photo is so beautiful! The dewlap is so bright and intricate. On a side note, considering that this is the most common lizard in that area, I had no clue that these anoles were invasive!
That is a really cool looking anole. Judging by the dewlap, this must be some sort of anole.
ReplyDeleteThe dewlap really does look like a watermelon! That coloration and size must make him a competitive choice when it comes to attracting a mate.
ReplyDeleteAnolis sagrei. Lovely but invasive.
ReplyDeletehttp://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2011/08/08/finding-floridas-exotic-invaders/
http://www.tsusinvasives.org/database/brown-anole.html
Cool ! His dewlap does look like a watermelon! I saw a Anole today standing on the steps of my apartment and judging from it's colorful dewlap, I knew it was a male
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome looking anole. I just read through the article that Dr. Welch posted, and that photo is so beautiful! The dewlap is so bright and intricate. On a side note, considering that this is the most common lizard in that area, I had no clue that these anoles were invasive!
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