Anolis dollfusianus


Anolis dollfusianus, also known commonly as the coffee anole and el abaniquillo de cafetal in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native Guatemala and Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, dollfusianus, is in honor of French zoologist Auguste Dollfus.

Geographic range

A. dollfusianus is found in western Guatemala and in the southernmost Mexican state of Chiapas.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. dollfusianus is forest, but the species also occurs in coffee plantations. It is found at altitudes of.

Reproduction

A. dollfusianus is oviparous.