Anolis carpenteri
Species of lizard
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Anolis carpenteri, also known commonly as Carpenter's anole or the carpenter anole[1] is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Central America.
| Carpenter's anole | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Anolidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. carpenteri |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis carpenteri | |
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Etymology
The specific name, carpenteri, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles Congden Carpenter.[4]
Description
A. carpenteri is a small, green lizard with an orange dewlap and smooth ventral scales.[citation needed]
Habitat
Carpenter's anole prefers relatively open habitat in the lowland interface between land and watercourses, and is adapted for climbing on lichen-covered rocks, tree trunks, and shrubs.[citation needed]
Geographic range
A. carpenteri is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.[1] In Costa Rica it is found in Amistad Caribe, Huetar Norte, Cordillera Volcanica Central, Guanacaste, Tortuguero.[5]
The type locality is Río Reventazón, Turrialba, Cartago Province, Costa Rica.[3]
Diet
A. carpenteri feeds on arthropods, primarily insects.[6]