Anolis olssoni, also known commonly as the desert grass anole, the Monte Cristi anole, and Olsson's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola. There are eight recognized subspecies.

Etymology The specific name, olssoni, is in honor of American paleontologist Axel Adolph Olsson.

Geographic distribution Anoli olssoni is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Habitat Anolis olssoni is found in a wide variety of natural habitats, including desert, grassland, shrubland, and forest, at elevations from sea level to , and also in disturbed habitats such as rural gardens.

Behavior Anolis olssoni is terrestrial.

Diet Anolis olssoni is omnivorous, preying upon arthropods, and eating plant material.

Subspecies Eight subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. Anolis olssoni alienus Anolis olssoni domingonis Anolis olssoni extentus Anolis olssoni ferrugicauda Anolis olssoni insulanus Anolis olssoni montivagus Anolis olssoni olssoni Anolis olssoni palloris

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Further reading

(Anolis olssoni, new species, p. 522). (new subspecies: Anolis olssoni alienus, p. 10; A. o. domingonis, p. 16; A. o. extentus, p. 11; A. o. ferrugicauda, p. 8; A. o. insulanus, p. 14; A. o. montivagus, p. 18; A. o. palloris, p. 15). 720 pp. (Anolis olssoni, p. 309). 216 pp. (Anolis olssoni, p. 96).