Anolis luciae, also known commonly as the St. Lucia anoleorSaint Lucian anole, is a speciesofanole lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemictoSaint Lucia, an island-nation in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles.
| St. Lucia 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 |
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A. luciae
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| Binomial name | |
| Anolis luciae Garman, 1887 | |
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The specific name, luciae, refers to the island of Saint Lucia.[3]
A. luciae is widespread on Saint Lucia and its offshore islets.[4]
The coloration and markings of A. luciae vary. Its dorsal ground colour ranges from brown in drier habitats to bright green in wetter areas. Some populations have blue coloration on the sides, and the ventral surface may be white or yellowish. The area around the eye may be white, blue, or green. Males may be patternless or have reticulations or chevron patterns on the dorsal surface. Females are duller than males, and may have a mid-dorsal stripe or dark chevron markings.[4]
A. luciae co-exists on Saint Lucia with two introduced anole species: A. extremus and A. wattsi. A. luciae appears to be resisting competition, and the two invasive species are restricted to areas around the capital, Castries.[4]
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