Anolis fairchildi


Anolis fairchildi, also known commonly as the Cay Sal anole and Fairchild's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to the Bahamas.

Etymology

The specific name, fairchildi, is in honor of American botanist David Grandison Fairchild.

Geographic range

A. fairchildi is endemic to Cay [Sal Bank] in the Bahamas.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. fairchildi is dry shrubland.

Reproduction

A. fairchildi is oviparous.

Taxonomy

A. fairchildi is a member of the A. carolinensis species group.