Anolis vanzolinii is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae (anoles). The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Etymology
The specific name, vanzolinii, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist (and samba composer) Paulo Vanzolini.
Geographic range
A. vanzolinii is found in SucumbÃÂos Province, Ecuador.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of A. vanzolinii is forest, at altitudes of .
Reproduction
A. vanzolinii is oviparous.
References
Further reading
- Nicholson KE, Crother BI, Guyer C, Savage JM (2012). "It is time for a new classification of anoles (Squamata: Dactyloidae)". Zootaxa 3477: 1âÂÂ108. (Dactyloa vanzolinii, new combination, p. 83).
- , Orcés G, Matheus JC, Bleiweiss R (1996). "A New Giant Phenacosaur from Ecuador". Breviora (505): 1-32. (Phenacosaurus vanzolinii, new species).