Cuban & Hispaniolan Anole Care

[findi]

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquarium, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo.
The USA’s resident Green Anole, Anolis carolinensis, is one of the most familiar of all reptilian pets, and introduced many of my generation to reptile-keeping. Less well-known (in fact, largely ignored!) are two equally beautiful, green-colored, color-changing anoles that that have become established in the USA in recent years (in and around Miami, Florida…no surprises there!). Both of these active, interesting lizards – the Cuban Green Anole, A. porcatus, and the Hispaniolan Green Anole, A. chlorocyanus - will be instant hits with anole enthusiasts, especially those of us who still favor the “original” Green Anole over all others. Read the rest of this article here http://bit.ly/1dtp0m9
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Best Regards, Frank Indiviglio

 

[Tleilaxu]

Well this certainly brings up a serious concern, given them similarity between the A. porcatus, and A. chlorocyanus AND Anolis carolinensis one may have to worry about genetic lines being muddied and the population of pure animals becoming harder to find.

Now this may not be relevant if the breeding habits of these species, or their habitat requirements are seperate enough to prevent hybridization.

And I won't lie when I saw the title I thought you were talking about Anolis equestris, common names.....

 

[findi]

Well this certainly brings up a serious concern, given them similarity between the A. porcatus, and A. chlorocyanus AND Anolis carolinensis one may have to worry about genetic lines being muddied and the population of pure animals becoming harder to find.

Now this may not be relevant if the breeding habits of these species, or their habitat requirements are seperate enough to prevent hybridization.

And I won't lie when I saw the title I thought you were talking about Anolis equestris, common names.....

Thanks...a former co-worker contacted me; believes he has a journal article confirming that both will interbreed with A. carolinensis. best, Frank