Anolis loveridgei

Anolis loveridgei, also known commonly as the Honduran giant anole and Loveridge's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Honduras.

Etymology

The specific name, loveridgei, is in honor of herpetologist Arthur Loveridge.^: 161

Anolis loveridgei may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 12 cm (4.7 in). The large dewlap of the male is orange with magenta streaks.

The preferred natural habitat of Anolis loveridgei is rocky areas of forest.

Anolis loveridgei is oviparous.

Anolis loveridgei is a member of the Anolis auratus species group.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Anolis loveridgei at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
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