Anolis duellmani

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Anolis duellmani

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Dactyloidae
Genus: Anolis
Species:
A. duellmani
Binomial name
Anolis duellmani
Synonyms[2]

Norops duellmani (Fitch & Henderson, 1973)

Anolis duellmani, also known commonly as Duellman's anole, Duellman's pygmy anole, and el abanaquillo de Duellman in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, duellmani, is in honor of American herpetologist William Edward Duellman.[3]

Geographic range

A. duellmani is found in the Mexican state of Veracruz.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. duellmani is forest.[1]

Description

A. duellmani is very small for its genus. Adult males have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 3.5 cm (1.4 in). The tail is about one and two thirds SVL.[2]

Reproduction

A. duellmani is oviparous.[2]

Taxonomy

A. duellmani belongs to the Anolis auratus species group.[2]

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