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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Least Concern |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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Habitat:
This species is generally found in mesic habitats but can also be found in somewhat xeric ones as well as human-modified habitats, in which it is always associated with large trees (Henderson and Powell 2009). It feeds on fruits, tree frogs, other lizards and birds (Henderson and Powell 2009).
Range:
This species is endemic to Cuba but has been introduced to Florida and Hawaii. An introduction has been reported from an area near Our Lucaya on Grand Bahama (Losos 2012) and from Abaco also in the Bahamas (Losos 2017). Further recent introductions have been reported from other Caribbean Islands, including Turks & Caicos, Grand Cayman and "many other islands" (Losos 2017). It has been recorded up to nearly 1,000 m (Henderson and Powell 2009).
Conservation:
There are no known species-specific conservation measures in place for this species. However, the range of this species coincides with numerous protected areas. Further research in population and threats are recommended for this species.
References:
McKeown, Sean. A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians in the Hawaiian Islands. Diamond Head Publishing Company, 1996