Clearwater Marine Aquarium is full of all sorts of exciting animals! From Smallwoods Anole to tortoises, there are a number of different creatures that are worth learning about.
Where to See
Smallwoods Anole
Smallwoods Anole
(Anolis, smallwoodi)
- AVERAGE SIZE
- Average 8-9 inches long
- LIFESPAN
- Average 8-12 years
- HABITAT
- Canopies of evergreen and mangrove forests below mountain ranges.
- DIET
- Insects, frogs, and worms
- Range
- Eastern Cuba
INVASIVE SPECIES
Conservation Efforts:
Smallwood anoles are threatened by deforestation, which results in the loss of their forest canopy habitat. This deforestation is due to expanding cities and farming in their natural range.
How You Can Help:
By educating ourselves and others about this species and its threats, we can help ensure that it thrives in its natural environment!