Charles Myers Anole

About the Charles Myers Anole

Anolis charlesmyersi is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Central America. The specific name, charlesmyersi, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles William Myers. A. charlesmyersi is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

The preferred natural habitat of A. charlesmyersi is forest. A. charlesmyersi is medium-sized for its genus. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 7.5 cm (3.0 in). The tail is relatively short, 1 – 1.5 times SVL. The hind legs are very short for the genus. The dewlap is brick red, with rows of white spots.

A. charlesmyersi is oviparous. Köhler G (2010). "A revision of the Central American species related to Anolis pentaprion with the resurrection of A. beckeri and the description of a new species (Squamata: Polychrotidae)". Zootaxa (in English and Spanish). 2354: 1–18. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.2354.1.1. (Anolis charlesmyersi, new species)

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