Anolis loveridgei


Anolis loveridgei, also known commonly as the Honduran giant anole and Loveridge's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Honduras.

Etymology

The specific name, loveridgei, is in honor of herpetologist Arthur Loveridge.

Description

Anolis loveridgei may attain a snout-to-vent length of almost. The large dewlap of the male is orange with magenta streaks.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Anolis loveridgei is rocky areas of forest.

Reproduction

Anolis loveridgei is oviparous.

Taxonomy

Anolis loveridgei is a member of the Anolis auratus species group.