Anolis fowleri
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anolis fowleri, also known commonly as Fowler's anole and the green-banded anole, is a rare species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.[2]
| Anolis fowleri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Dactyloidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. fowleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis fowleri Schwartz, 1973 | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Etymology
The specific name, fowleri, is in honor of American herpetologist Danny C. Fowler.[3]
Geographic range
A. fowleri is found in the Cordillera Central, Dominican Republic.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of A. fowleri is forest, at altitudes of 1,585–1,770 m (5,200–5,807 ft).[1]
Description
A. fowleri is moderate-sized for the genus Anolis. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3.0 in). The body coloration is a camouflage pattern of brown, tan, green, and gray.[2]
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