Anolis medemi
| Anolis medemi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Anolidae |
| Genus: | Anolis |
| Species: | A. medemi |
| Binomial name | |
| Anolis medemi Ayala & E.E. Williams, 1988 | |
Anolis medemi is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species endemic to Colombia.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, medemi, is in honor of Baltic German zoologist Friedrich Johann Graf von Medem.[3]: 174
Geographic distribution
In Colombia, Anolis medemi is found on the island Isla Gorgona and on the associated islet Isla Gorgonilla.[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Anolis medemi is forest.[1]
Reproduction
References
- 1 2 3 Castañeda, M.R.; Velasco, J. (2020). "Anolis medemi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T44577495A44577500. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T44577495A44577500.en. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- 1 2 Species Anolis medemi at The Reptile Database
- ↑ 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.