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Anolis angusticeps

Basic information
Scientific name Anolis angusticeps

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アノリス・アングスティケプス
Common names Cuban twig anole
Higher taxon Iguanidae, Sauria (Lacertilia), Squamata, Reptilia
Natural range Cuba, Bahama Islands.
Habitat Arboreal.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Not established in Japan Range in Japan
Origin Unintroduced to Japan.
Date
Route Unknown.
Impact Potentially: Predation on native insects.
Native organism(s) affected: Small insects such as ant cow.
Regulation in Japan Import, transport, and keeping is prohibited in Japan by Invasive Species Act.
Introduced range in other countries None.
Reference Notes
  • Uetz et al. (1995-2011) The TIGR Reptile Database. http://www.reptile-database.org/
  • etc.