Phenacosaurus vanzolinii

Phenacosaurus vanzolinii

Anolis vanzolinii

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Phenacosaurus vanzolinii

Anolis vanzolinii is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae (anoles). The species is endemic to Ecuador.

Animal name origin

The specific name, vanzolinii, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist (and samba composer) Paulo Vanzolini.

Distribution

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A. vanzolinii is found in Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador.

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The preferred natural habitat of A. vanzolinii is forest, at altitudes of 1,950–2,630 m (6,400–8,630 ft).

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Mating Habits

A. vanzolinii is oviparous.

References

1. Phenacosaurus vanzolinii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenacosaurus_vanzolinii
2. Phenacosaurus vanzolinii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/50950423/50950430

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