Anolis fowleri


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.

Etymology

The specific name, fowleri, is in honor of American herpetologist Danny C. Fowler.

Geographic range

A. fowleri is found in the Cordillera Central, Dominican Republic.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. fowleri is forest, at altitudes of.

Description

A. fowleri is moderate-sized for the genus Anolis. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length of. The body coloration is a camouflage pattern of brown, tan, green, and gray.

Reproduction

A. fowleri is oviparous.