Brown Anole (Introduced Species)
Anolis sagrei

 

DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Anolis sagrei occurs on isolated populations in Texas and California as an introduced species.

LEGAL STATUS: No Listings

MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Anolis carolinensis carolinensis (Dumeril & Bibron – 1837)
Genus: AnolisWest Indian anoli lizard — Native Antillean name
Species: sagrei, honors Ramon de la Sagra
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962

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