Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard
Species of lizard
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The Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard (Abronia anzuetoi),[1][3] also known commonly as Anzueto's arboreal alligator lizard,[4] is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Volcán de Agua in Guatemala.[1][3]
| Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Anguimorpha |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Genus: | Abronia |
| Species: | A. anzuetoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Abronia anzuetoi | |
Etymology
The specific name, anzuetoi, is in honor of Guatemalan naturalist Roderico Anzueto, who collected the holotype.[3][4]
Conservation status
The estimated extent of occurrence of Abronia anzuetoi is between 17 km2 and 28 km2, and thus the species is considered Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Anthropogenic impact is minimized by the fact that its native habitat has many landmines, and surrounding coffee plantations have been abandoned.[1]
Habitat
Abronia anzuetoi is found at elevations from 1,219–2,286 m (3,999–7,500 ft) on Volcán de Agua, inhabiting cloud forests on the mountain.[1]
Behaviour
Reproduction
Abronia anzuetoi is ovoviviparous,[3] bearing large litters of newborns over several days.[1]
