Anolis boulengerianus


Anolis boulengerianus, also known commonly as the Tehuantepec anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

Etymology

The specific name, boulengerianus, is in honor of Belgian-born British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.

Geographic range

A. boulengerianus is found in southeastern Oaxaca.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. boulengerianus is forest.

Description

Moderate-sized for its genus, A. boulengerianus may attain a snout-to-vent length of in males. Females are about 10% smaller.

Reproduction

A. boulengerianus is oviparous.