Anolis ocelloscapularis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Anolis ocelloscapularis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Dominican Republic. Urban development and tourism infrastructure have fragmented its remaining forest habitats, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing land conversion for cattle ranching and crop cultivation.
Habitat
This anole inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges in the Dominican Republic, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and abundant epiphytic vegetation. The species shows preference for mid-elevation forests between 500-1200 meters, where it utilizes both arboreal and terrestrial microhabitats.