Anolis mariarum

Anolis mariarum, also known commonly as the blemished anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.^[2]

Anolis mariarum
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Dactyloidae
Genus:	Anolis
Species:	A. mariarum
Binomial name
Anolis mariarum Barbour, 1932
Synonyms[2]
Norops mariarum (Barbour, 1932)

Geographic range

Anolis mariarum is found in central northwestern Colombia, in the department of Antioquia.^[1][2]

Etymology

The specific name, mariarum (Latin, genitive, plural), is in honor of two Roman Catholic monks, Brother Apolinar Maria (1877–1949) and Brother Nicéforo Maria (1888–1980).^[3]: 169

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Anolis mariarum is forest, at altitudes of 1,300–2,900 m (4,300–9,500 ft), but it has also been found in disturbed areas such as city parks and forest edges.^[1]

Reproduction

Anolis mariarum is oviparous.^[2]

Taxonomy

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