The
Dactyloidae are a family of
lizards commonly known as
anoles . The
NCBI places the anole in subfamily
Polychrotinae of the family
Iguanidae. The family is generally considered to be monotypic, containing only the genus
Anolis; however recent genetic research has identified several clades within
Anolis which may sometimes be elevated to generic status. These clades are:
Dactyloa,
Deiroptyx,
Ctenonotus,
Xiphosurus,
Norops,
Chamaelinorops,
Anolis (exclusive of the other recognized monophyletic clades) and
Audantia.
