Anolis loveridgei
Species of lizard
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Anolis loveridgei, also known commonly as the Honduran giant anole[1] and Loveridge's anole,[2][3] is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Honduras.[1][2]
| Anolis loveridgei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Dactyloidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. loveridgei |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis loveridgei Schmidt, 1936 | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Etymology
The specific name, loveridgei, is in honor of herpetologist Arthur Loveridge.[3]: 161
Description
Anolis loveridgei may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 12 cm (4.7 in).[2] The large dewlap of the male is orange with magenta streaks.[2]
Habitat
Reproduction
Taxonomy
Anolis loveridgei is a member of the Anolis auratus species group.[2]