Anolis poncensis

(Anolis poncensis)

Description

Anolis poncensis (commonly known as Ponce small-fanned anole, Ponce anole and dryland grass anole; Spanish: lagartijo jardinero del sur) is a species of lizard of the family of Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico. It was first identified in Ponce, in the hills three miles east of the city. The Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources considers it a "vulnerable species".

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Dactyloidae
Genus:Anolis
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