Anolis smaragdinus
Species of lizard
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Anolis smaragdinus, also known commonly as the Bahamian green anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae.[2] The species is native to the Bahamas. There are two recognized subspecies.
| Anolis smaragdinus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Anolidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. smaragdinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis smaragdinus | |
Taxonomy
A. smaragdinus is part of the A. carolinensis series of anoles.[2]
Geographic range
Habitat
Diet
Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies:
Etymology
The subspecific name, lerneri, is in honor of American businessman Michael Lerner, a patron of the American Museum of Natural History.[3]
Taxonomy
A. smaragdinus is a member of the A. carolinensis species group.[2]