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Anolis homolechis

Basic information
Scientific name Anolis homolechis (No picture)
Major synonym Norops homolechis
Common names Habana Anole
Higher taxon Iguanidae, Sauria (Lacertilia), Squamata, Reptilia
Natural range Cuba
Habitat Forest. Arboreal.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Not established in Japan Range in Japan
Origin Unintroduced to Japan.
Date
Route
Impact Potentially: Predation on native insects; Competition with native lizards and birds.
Native organism(s) affected: Native insects (predation), lizards and birds (competition)
Regulation in Japan Import to Japan, transport and keeping of this species without permission is legally prohibited in Japan.
Introduced range in other countries None.
Reference Notes
  • Uetz et al. (1995-2011) The TIGR Reptile Database. http://www.reptile-database.org/
  • Anfibios y Reptiles de la Reserva de la Biosfera BACONAO http://fm2.fieldmuseum.org/plantguides/guide_pdfs/197%20Cuba%20Baconao%20v1.1.pdf
  • etc.