Field notes, v585
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David 1942 82 Lake Onega, 200; dep't. San Miguel, El Salvador Summary of reptiles and amphibians alus (cont'd. were prepared by Hildebrand, +2 by myself. These were caught by native fishermen in nets, and were brought in alive and untouched. A few smaller individuals were seen in the Rio San Miguel at the west end of the lake, but would always swim away as I approached the river bank, with only the front & dorsal spines above water. Iguana Abundant along the Rio San Miguel, and along the lake shore, although more numerous along the river. Stayed mainly in the tree lining the river bank, and the lake shore. Same species as at Monte Cristo. Anolis The situation regarding this genus is somewhat low- fused. Two species (?) were found to be the same as at Monte Cristo, differing in presence or absence of a dark blue-black spot on the throat-fan. Some individuals show verti- culations on the body similar to that found on one indi- vidual at Monte Cristo. These smaller forms were found mainly on fence posts and small saplings and shrubs. A third species was found, much longer and heavier than either of the other two, and with an unspotted orange-yellow throat- fan. It was restricted to larger trees, where it could be seen foraging for insects along the trunk. It was rather un- common. Turtles The same two species were found here as at Monte