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04-05-2013, 08:25 PM
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Blue Anole (blue Lizard)
The Blue Anole (Dactyloa gorgonae) is a small, highly threatened species of polychrotid lizard. It is found only on the island of Gorgona, in the Colombian Pacific. Both sexes of this anole are overall pure blue, which is very rare in lizards. The male's dewlap is pure white, which nicely contrasts with the blue skin. At least some individuals have a series of darker mottled spots on the head and neck. Due to the animal's isolated environment and elusive nature, it has been difficult to accurately estimate its population, but experts agree that the animal is threatened. They commonly fall prey to the introduced Western basilisk lizards and are also threatened by deforestation. The largest amount of damage to their habitat occurred when a prison was built on the island in the 1950s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_anole  ·  ·  · |
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04-05-2013, 09:14 PM
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Re: Blue Anole (blue Lizard)
Very pretty. I know the green ones live in Florida, browns in the Bahamas, I had a few of each as pets. But I have never seen a blue one!! Gorgeous! We need a breeding program quick!
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