Anolis apletophallus
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Anolis apletophallus is a species of anoles, iguanian lizards in the family Dactyloidae native to Panama. The species was split from Anolis limifrons in Köhler and Sunyer (2008).[2] It has been reported in Panama, Honduras and Colombia.[3] A decline in its population in Panama over a 40-year timespan has been attributed to changes in local climate, with years following El Niño negatively affecting the species.[4]
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Dactyloidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. apletophallus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis apletophallus Köhler and Sunyer, 2008 | |
History and taxonomy
Only fairly recently recognized as its own species, the specific epithet of this species translates to "immense penis", due to its large bi-lobed hemipenis as an identifying feature described by Köhler and Sunyer (2008).[2]
Description
A. apletophallus is a relatively small mainland anole getting to about 40–45 mm (snout-to-vent), but have a large dewlap relative to their body size. The species displays dewlap polymorphism, where some populations' dewlaps are orange, while others are white with a basal orange dot, and others still display both dewlap morphs. No genetic differences were found between individuals with different dewlap morphs.[5] They are rather short-lived with a 9 month generation time making them an annual species, with the adults reaching maturity in about 4–6 months.
Distribution and habitat
A. apletophallus is a mainland species native to Panama and may also be found in Colombia.[6][3]
References
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