Anolis smallwoodi August 2020 Guantanamo © Roberto Jovel
This is arguably the most beautiful of all the many endemic anoles of Cuba. It is Anolis smallwoodi Green-blotched Giant Anole which is one of the Anolis equestris complex. It is found from the eastern Sierra Maestra mountains east to Punta de Maisi and north to Mayari. We once found a juvenile near Sigua on the south coast but like most larger anoles it was vary wary. This superb photo was taken a few days ago just east of Guantanamo Bay by Roberto Jovel who, with his partner has a beautiful casa particular called Villa Paradiso in Baracoa and a great website that has loads of information on eco-tourism in the area. We can't wait to go there especially as they also get Anolis baracoae Baracoa Giant Anole in their garden!
Many thanks Roberto for allowing me to use your photos.
Many thanks Roberto for allowing me to use your photos.
Anolis baracoae August 2020 Baracoa © Roberto Jovel
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