About Anolis biporcatus (Wiegmann, 1834)
Taxonomic Identity
Anolis biporcatus (Wiegmann, 1834), commonly called the neotropical green anole or giant green anole, is a species of anole.
Distribution
This species occurs in both disturbed and undisturbed forests across Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Taxonomic Revision
In 2017, more southern populations located in southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador were reclassified as a separate distinct species, A. parvauritus.
General Appearance
As its common names indicate, the neotropical green anole/giant green anole is mostly green in color and relatively large, ranking among the largest anole species found on the American mainland.
Snout-Vent Length
Males of this species have a snout–vent length of approximately 7.0–10.3 cm (2.8–4.1 in), while females grow slightly larger, with a snout–vent length of about 7.0–10.8 cm (2.8–4.3 in).
Sexual Dimorphism
Overall, this species shows very little sexual dimorphism.
Tail Length
The tail of Anolis biporcatus is roughly twice as long as its snout-to-vent length.
