Anolis gadovii


Anolis gadovii, also known commonly as Gadow's anole and el abaniquillo de Gadow in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, gadovii, is in honor of German ornithologist Hans Friedrich Gadow.

Geographic range

A. gadovii is found in the Mexican state of Guerrero.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. gadovii is forest near rivers and streams, at altitudes from sea level to.

Description

A. gadovii is the only Mexican Anolis species with a dorsal color pattern of dark wavy lines and blotches. Ventrally, it is white. Moderate-sized for its genus, males may attain a snout-to-vent length of. Females are smaller, attaining.

Reproduction

A. gadovii is oviparous.