Stream anole

A second species of stream anole, Norops aquaticus, found at Quebrada Cusigno at Las Cruces during a bat-catching trip.  The other, which I’ve seen in RBAMB and Hitoy Cerere, is N. oxylophus.  One cool distinguishing feature: N. aquaticus has greenish eyes, whereas N. oxylophus has coppery eyes.

Two N. aquaticus hide under a log at Quebrada Cosigno
Dewlap coloration – N. aquaticus has yellow stripes throughout the dewlap.
Greenish eyes!

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