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Pretty sure it's not native to S. Florida...

crislau May 01, 2005 09:06 PM

After removing ~15 Ficus trees from my yard, I found this green lizard hanging on to the last (non-ficus) tree standing. Can anyone identify what this is? I like to believe it's some sort of water dragon (similar to a Chinese water Dragon)? He's about a foot long (head to tail), and can change to a darker shade of green.

I thought he had left to look for a new home, but I spotted him again this afternoon on my roof.

Thanks,
Cris

The other image is here...
http://www.2limited.com/images/misc/green2.jpg

Replies (2)

aliceinwl May 01, 2005 09:23 PM

It's a Cuban knight anole, Anolis equestris.

-Alice

canidman May 02, 2005 01:57 PM

The Knight Anole is not a native species. Originally from Cuba, it is introduced & breeding in Miami, Florida and perhaps surrounding towns. Looks like that one was living quite happily in your trees.

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