Anolis pinchoti facts for kids
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The Crab Cay anole (scientific name: Anolis pinchoti) is a type of lizard. It belongs to the Dactyloidae family, which is a group of lizards. This special lizard is found only in Colombia, meaning it is endemic there.
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Why is it called Anolis pinchoti?
The second part of its scientific name, pinchoti, was chosen to honor an American forester named Gifford Pinchot. A forester is someone who manages forests.
Where does the Crab Cay Anole live?
The Crab Cay anole lives on three islands in the Caribbean Sea that are part of Colombia. These islands are Crab Cay, Providencia Island, and Santa Catalina Island.
What kind of home does it like?
This anole lizard naturally prefers to live in forests and areas with many shrubs (small bushes). However, it has also been seen living in banana plantations.
How does it have babies?
The Crab Cay anole is oviparous. This means that the female lizard lays eggs, and the baby lizards hatch from these eggs.
See also
In Spanish: Lagarto de Providencia para niños
