Anolis maynardii

Anolis maynardii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Anolidae
Genus: Anolis
Species:
A. maynardii
Binomial name
Anolis maynardii
Garman, 1888

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.

Etymology

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

Behavior

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

Habitat

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

Reproduction

Anolis maynardii is oviparous.

Taxonomy

Anolis maynardii is a member of the Anolis carolinensis species group.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Echternacht, A.; Mahler, D.L. (2020). "Anolis maynardi [sic]". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T203886A2772021.en. Accessed on 29 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Species Anolis maynardii at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
  3. ↑ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.

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