Anolis barbatus
| Western bearded anole | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Dactyloidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. barbatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Anolis barbatus Garrido, 1982
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Anolis barbatus (western bearded anole) is a species of
microhabitat), but not closely related A. landestoyi of Hispaniola, they form a group known as the twig–giant ecomorph.[6]
Like other anoles, these stealthy creatures also have toe pads much like those found in geckos. This allows them to jump run or hide on just about any surface. Studies have found that Anolis barbatus lizards spend a majority of their time stationary. They typically only move to feed, escape predators and display to other lizards for mating. Although generally slow-moving like chameleons to hide from the eyes of predators, western bearded anoles can be very quick creatures when it comes to feeding and running from predators if spotted.
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