Green lizard with a turquoise hue clings to a tree trunk, surrounded by bright green leaves, in a natural outdoor setting.

Antigua anole

The Antigua anole is a beautifully coloured, large reptile native to the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda. As the second-largest anole species in the world, they can reach up to 20cm in length from snout to tail.

Antigua anoleAnolis leachii

  • Class:

    Reptilia

  • Order:

    Squamata

  • Family:

    Dactyloidae

About the Antigua anole

Also known as the Panther Anole or the Antigua/Barbuda Bank Tree Anole, these lizards can be found free-roaming through our Tropical House.

Primarily found in dry scrublands, woods, and gardens, Antigua anoles have also adapted well to urban environments. As active insectivores, they hunt a variety of moving prey, including small insects and various arthropods which can be found both on the ground and in the trees

Conservation

Antigua anole are currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, however their populations face pressure from the pet trade and competition with invasive anole species

Interesting facts