Anolis garmani



Anolis garmani, also known commonly as the Jamaican giant anole, the Jamaican anole, and the Jamaica giant anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Jamaica, but has been introduced to Florida.

Etymology
The specific name, garmani, is in honor of American herpetologist Samuel Garman.

Geographic range
The Jamaican giant anole is native to Jamaica. It has been introduced into Florida. There are recent records from Grand Cayman, but it is unclear if it has become established there.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of A. garmani is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,300 m, but it is also found on large trees in gardens.

Description
The Jamaican giant anole is by far the largest species in the Norops group, with adult males having a snout–vent length (SVL) of 10-13.1 cm and females 8-9.5 cm. Adults are generally 20 - 30 cm in total length, including tail, with a maximum reported total length of 36.8 cm. Although generally green, it turns dark brown during the night. The male has an orange-centered yellow dewlap, which is small and dusky in the female.

Behavior
A. garmani is arboreal.

Diet
A. garmani preys upon invertebrates and small anoles, and it also eats fruits.

Reproduction
A. garmani is oviparous.