Anolis extremus Garman, 1887

Species Introduction

Anolis extremus Garman, 1887, commonly called the Barbados anole, is a relatively large, tree-dwelling anole species.

Male Snout-Vent Length

Males can reach a snout-vent length of 85 mm (3.3 in).

Male Base Body Coloration

Their background body color is mossy green, marked with dark brown or black markings, and occasionally light spots that are mostly located on the anterior half of the body.

Male Body and Head Tints

The anterior half of the body sometimes also has a lavender or grey tint, and the head may be blue grey or lavender.

Male Distinctive Markings

Males have a dark ring around the eye, and their throat flap is yellow or orange.

Female Snout-Vent Length

Females are smaller than males, reaching a maximum snout-vent length of 60 mm (2.4 in).

Female Coloration Patterns

Females have less intense body coloration, and may have stripes running along their back.

Native Distribution

This anole was formerly endemic to Barbados, and it is the only native anole species on the island.

Introduced Range

It has been introduced to Bermuda, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Florida, and Venezuela.

Introduced Population Establishment Status

It does not appear to have established self-sustaining populations in Florida or Trinidad and Tobago.

Native Habitat Range in Barbados

Across Barbados, the species is found throughout the entire island in all habitats except grassland.

Invasive Habitat Preferences

In areas where it is invasive, it tends to occur near human habitation and avoids native habitats.