Author: Renoir Auguste

Anolis planiceps. Photo by Renoir Auguste.

Hello Anolis network,
I’m interested in networking with fellow native Caribbean-based Anolis researchers (born in the Caribbean, working or worked on anoles). I’m one (from Trinidad), and thought why not reach out to those who follow Anole Annals. If you are a current or recent grad student, or also those who have moved up the ladder to PI, please do reach out if you want to. This is geared towards having general conversations about the work you have, or are doing, and perhaps how we can all help each other and fellow/future Caribbean-based Anolis researchers in some way. Looking forward to virtually networking!
Renoir Auguste, MSc.

Photo By Kester Dass

The latest field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of Trinidad and Tobago came out in early 2018. In it, eight Anolis species were documented. My fellow contributors on this latest article published in Caribbean Herpetology now report on a ninth anole for the country: ehe Puerto Rican Crested Anole.

Most of the other introduced anoles to Trinidad and Tobago have been spreading from their first documented sighting , such as Anolis wattsi.  One wonders, how successful will these introduced anoles be in their non-native islands and what ecological effect they may have on the native fauna, including the native anoles? This is something I would like to investigate further. Any input on this from your experiences would be welcomed.

Photo from The Reptile Database.

Recently here in Trinidad, West Indies, I came across an Anolis aeneus. I observed the individual at 1930 h; sun had set at 1810 h. It was perched vertically on a wall, roughly 1 m off the ground facing down – as if in a foraging position. There was a bright light shining over it. I’m curious as to whether this type of behavior has been noted before; are these anoles also known to be active at night?