Anolis maynardii
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| Anolis maynardii | |
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| File:Anolis maynardii.png | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Dactyloidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. maynardii
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| Binomial name | |
| Anolis maynardii Garman, 1888
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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]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The specific name, maynardii, is in honor of American ornithologist Charles Johnson Maynard.[3]: 172
Behavior
[edit | edit source]Anolis maynardi is arboreal, but it is occasionally found on the ground and in buildings.[1]
Habitat
[edit | edit source]The preferred natural habitat of Anolis maynardii is forest, at altitudes of 2–12 m (6.6–39.4 ft).[1]
Reproduction
[edit | edit source]Anolis maynardii is oviparous.[2]
Taxonomy
[edit | edit source]Anolis maynardii is a member of the Anolis carolinensis species group.[2]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b c Species Anolis maynardii at The Reptile Database www.reptile-datbase.org.
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Further reading
[edit | edit source]- Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). (Anolis maynardii, new species, pp. 107–108).
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