Anolis maynardii

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Anolis maynardii, also known commonly as Maynard's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to the Cayman Islands.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
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Anolis maynardii
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Dactyloidae
Genus: Anolis
Species:
A. maynardii
Binomial name
Anolis maynardii
Garman, 1888
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Etymology

The specific name, maynardii, is in honor of American ornithologist Charles Johnson Maynard.[3]: 172 

Behavior

Anolis maynardi is arboreal, but it is occasionally found on the ground and in buildings.[1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Anolis maynardii is forest, at altitudes of 2–12 m (6.6–39.4 ft).[1]

Reproduction

Anolis maynardii is oviparous.[2]

Taxonomy

Anolis maynardii is a member of the Anolis carolinensis species group.[2]

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