Anolis smaragdinus

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
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Dactyloidae
Genus:	Anolis
Species:	A. smaragdinus
Binomial name
Anolis smaragdinus Barbour & Shreve, 1935[2]

Taxonomy

A. smaragdinus is part of the A. carolinensis series of anoles.^[2]

Geographic range

A. smaragdinus is endemic to the Bahamas.^[2]

Habitat

A. smaragdinus is found in a variety of habitats, including forest, shrubland, and introduced vegetation.^[1]

Diet

A. smaragdinus preys upon insects, spiders, and snails, and also eats plant material.^[1]

Reproduction

A. smaragdinus is oviparous.^[1][2]

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies:

• Anolis smaragdinus lerneri Oliver, 1948
• Anolis smaragdinus smaragdinus Barbour & Shreve, 1935^[2]

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]