Anolis vanzolinii
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Dactyloidae |
Genus: | Anolis |
Species: | A. vanzolinii
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Binomial name | |
Anolis vanzolinii E. Williams, , , & , 1996
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Synonyms[2] | |
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Anolis vanzolinii is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae (anoles). The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Etymology[]
The specific name, vanzolinii, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist (and samba composer) Paulo Vanzolini.[3]
Geographic range[]
A. vanzolinii is found in Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador.[2]
Habitat[]
The preferred natural habitat of A. vanzolinii is forest, at altitudes of 1,950–2,630 m (6,400–8,630 ft).[1]
Reproduction[]
A. vanzolinii is oviparous.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b (2019). Anolis vanzolini [sic]". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T50950423A50950430. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T50950423A50950430.en. Downloaded on 29 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Species Anolis vanzolinii at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ , , (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii +296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Phenacosaurus vanzolinii, p. 273).
Further reading[]
- , , , Savage JM (2012). "It is time for a new classification of anoles (Squamata: Dactyloidae)". Zootaxa 3477: 1–108. (Dactyloa vanzolinii, new combination, p. 83).
- Williams EE, , , (1996). "A New Giant Phenacosaur from Ecuador". Breviora (505): 1-32. (Phenacosaurus vanzolinii, new species).
Categories:
- IUCN Red List critically endangered species
- Anoles
- Lizards of South America
- Endemic fauna of Ecuador
- Reptiles of Ecuador
- Taxa named by Ernest Edward Williams
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