Anoli Grêle

Posterior part of body with blackish blotches; dorsal, caudal and pelvic fins with dark traverse bands (Ref. 11228).Description: Characterized by visible teeth when mouth is closed; dorsal fin origin between midpoint between snout and adipose fin; vertical from tip of pectoral fin equal with level of second or third predorsal scale; pectoral fins reaching posterior to level of pelvic fin origin (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 9 - 10

Widespread in coral reefs (Ref. 9137, 58534). Common in shallow lagoons, reef flats, and sheltered seaward reefs. Usually in sandy areas adjacent to corals. Feeds on fishes and is active at night (Ref. 5213). A carnivore. Caught with artisanal gear (Refs. 2763, 9137).

Inhabits sand and silty reefs (Ref. 58652). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Common in shallow lagoons, reef flats, and sheltered seaward reefs. Feeds on fishes and ocacionally on crustaceans (Ref. 89972). Active at night (Ref. 5213). Caught with artisanal gear. Solitary (Ref 90102).

fisheries: commercial