Anolis lynchi


Anolis lynchi, also known commonly as Lynch's anole and el cameleón sudamericano de Lynch in South American Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, lynchi, is in honor of American herpetologist John Douglas Lynch.

Geographic range

Anolis lynchi is found in southwestern Colombia and adjacent northwestern Ecuador.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Anolis lynchi is forest, at altitudes around.

Reproduction

Anolis lynchi is oviparous.

Taxonomy

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