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Definition of bark anole
bark anole
Plural:bark anoles
• noun
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A small species of anole lizard (family Dactyloidae) native to the islands of Hispaniola and the Bahamas, and introduced to Florida, characterized by its habit of living on the trunks of broadleaf trees and its variably colored dewlap.
Example
"During the wildlife survey in southern Florida, the researchers spotted a bark anole perfectly camouflaged against the rough texture of the oak tree."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bark anole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bark-anole