There are a variety of lesser anole in my immediate area, but the Knight Anole is observed less often and usually not fully adult size. They are most often seen descending large trees presumably foraging the bird and squirrel nests high in the canopy.
This is a Cuban knight anole, Anolis equestris, found at Matheson Hammock Park, just north of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, in Coral Gables, Florida. This species is non-native to the United States and is the largest of the Anolis species. A crown-giant ecomorph, these lizards are impressive in size and in strength!
~ janson jones,
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The Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) is a species of lizard in the Polychrotidae family, and the largest species of anole. Other common names include Cuban Night Anole or just Cuban Anole. It is native to Cuba, but has been introduced into Miami-Dade (including Miami Beach), Broward, and Palm Beach Counties of Florida. It grows to a length of 13 to 20 inches (33 to 51 cm) including the tail. It is fiercely territorial. Aggressive to anything...
