Anolis serranoi


Anolis serranoi, Serrano's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Central America.

Etymology

The specific name, serranoi, is in honor of Dr. Francisco Serrano, a biologist and conservationist in El Salvador.

Geographic range

A. serranoi inhabits areas at up to altitude along the Pacific shores of Central America from Chiapas, Mexico, through Guatemala, to El Salvador.

Description

A. serranoi has long hind limbs, a divided prenasal scale, and a red dewlap in adult males.

Reproduction

A. serranoi is oviparous.