Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1990s
Extirpated year:
Established status: Species are
present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only
with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.
Estimated Florida range: 1
county Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives: Unknown
Species Account: This species is
native to Barbados and St. Lucia, but its existence in Lee County,
Florida, is tenuous. Males attain a length of 19 cm (7.5 in) and
are olive colored with dark blotches and light spots, with the
greenish coloration of the sides and back of the body. The belly is
bright yellow and the head is gray to gray-brown (Bartlett and
Bartlett 1999).
Habitats: Low density suburban
development, areas peripheral to core urban areas, and small
towns
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| LEE |
1994 |
|
Not reported breeding |
Vicinity of Fort Myers Country Club (Bartlett and Bartlett
1999) |
References
Bartlett, R. D., and P. P. Bartlett. 1999. A field
guide to Florida reptiles and amphibians. Gulf Publishing Company,
Houston, Texas. 278pp.
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