leopard anole | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Polychrotidae |
Genus: | Anolis |
Species: | A. marmoratus |
Binomial name | |
Anolis marmoratus Duméril & Bibron, 1837 |
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The leopard anole or Guadeloupean anole (Anolis marmoratus) is a species of anole that is endemic to the islands of Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles.
Six former subspecies have been elevated to species status: A. ferreus, A. terraealtae, A.kahouannensis, A.chrysops, A.caryae and A.desiradei. Of the currently accepted subspecies five live on the island of Basse-terre and two on the island of Grande-Terre.
The following is a table showing the description and geographical distribution of all the currently accepted subspecies of Anolis marmoratus.