Anolis loveridgei

Anolis loveridgei, also known commonly as the Honduran giant anole^[1] and Loveridge's anole,^[2][3] is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Honduras.^[1][2]

Anolis loveridgei
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Dactyloidae
Genus:	Anolis
Species:	A. loveridgei
Binomial name
Anolis loveridgei Schmidt, 1936
Synonyms[2]
Norops loveridgei (Schmidt, 1936)

Etymology

The specific name, loveridgei, is in honor of herpetologist Arthur Loveridge.^[3]: 161

Description

Anolis loveridgei may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 12 cm (4.7 in).^[2] The large dewlap of the male is orange with magenta streaks.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Anolis loveridgei is rocky areas of forest.^[1]

Reproduction

Anolis loveridgei is oviparous.^[2]

Taxonomy

Anolis loveridgei is a member of the Anolis auratus species group.^[2]