Other common names include Cuban knight anole.

Aggressive to anything that enters its territory, the knight anole will face almost any intruder it perceives to be a threat (from a distance).

The knight anole (Anolis equestris) is a species of lizard in the Polychrotidae family, and the largest species of anole.

The knight anole is a diurnal predator, though by warming itself on asphalt, rocks, or sidewalks at the end of the day, it may be able to remain active for a while into the night.