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Anolis equestris

Basic information
Scientific name Anolis equestris (No picture)
Common names Knight anole
Higher taxon Iguanidae, Sauria (Lacertilia), Squamata, Reptilia
Natural range Central America.
Habitat Forest.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Not established in Japan. Range in Japan
Origin Unintroduced to Japan.
Date Unintroduced to Japan.
Route Deliberate introduction (as pet).
Impact Unknown impact.
Native organism(s) affected: Reptiles/amphibians, terrestrial invertebrates.
Regulation in Japan Import, transport and keeping are prohibited in Japan by the Invasive Alien Species Act.
Introduced range in other countries North America, Central Pacific island/ocean.
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