Anadia ocellata
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Anadia ocellata

Anadia ocellata, commonly known as the ocellated anadia , is a species of lizard endemic to the Americas.

Appearance

A. ocellata is a small and slender lizard. Its body is cylindrical with a long tail that is very sensitive and quickly subject to autotomy when in danger or when manipulated inadequately.

Distribution

Geography

A. ocellata is distributed from Costa Rica to Ecuador.

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Habits and Lifestyle

A. ocellata is rather unusual for a lizard in that it has frequently been found in, or close to, bromeliads. Thus its habits are considered arboreal, which would account for its scarceness.

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

References

1. Anadia ocellata Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anadia_ocellata
2. Anadia ocellata on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/203048/2759434

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