Notes on feeding and mating behavior of Anolis biporcatus (Squamata: Dactyloidae) in Costa Rica

Author(s)

Chaves-Acuna, Wagner ; Salas-Solano, Diego

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Phyllomedusa; v. 23, n. 1, p. 6-pg., 2024-06-01.

Abstract

Anoles are small to midsize tree -dwelling lizards that inhabit a broad range of microhabitats along the vertical strata of Neotropical forests, ranging from those that are highly terrestrial or that occupy lower levels of the forest canopy to species that thrive in higher levels within the canopy (Losos 1994, Irschick et al . 1997). Natural history information, particularly for species that live at canopy levels like Anolis biporcatus (Wiegmann, 1834), remains scarce. This diurnal lizard can reach a total length of approximately 70-107 mm and ranges from southern Mexico to western Ecuador at elevations from near sea level to about 1220 m. a.s.l. (Savage 2002, Armstead et al . 2017). Individuals are typically green but can exhibit significant color changes (Savage 2002). Males have dewlaps with a blue center and a white base bordered by a red margin, while females possess white dewlaps without the distinctive coloration seen in males (Armstead et al . 2017). (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 21/10639-5 - Center for Research on Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate Change
• Grantee: Leonor Patricia Cerdeira Morellato
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC
• FAPESP's process: 18/15425-0 - A multi-disciplinary approach to the study of amphibian diversification: phase 2
• Grantee: Taran Grant
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants - Phase 2