Anolis eugenegrahami, the Eugene's anole or the black stream anole, is a critically endangered species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae.[1] This semi-aquatic species is endemic to northern Haiti.[3]
The specific name, eugenegrahami, is in honor of herpetologist Eugene D. Graham Jr., who was one of the collectors of the holotype.[4]
A. eugenegrahami is endemic to the Département du Nord in northern Haiti where it is only found 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) northeast of Plaisance.[3] It strictly inhabits stream margins in areas with forest.[1]
This species, A. eugenegrahami, is of moderate size, with extremely long limbs.[5] Males can reach up to 72 mm (2.8 in) in snout–vent length and females up to 61 mm (2.4 in). Males and females are both very dark. The dewlap (male only) ranges from very dark gray to black, with the edge being lighter.[3]
It is one of two semi-aquatic anoles from the Caribbean, the other being A. vermiculatus of Cuba, and there are a few additional semi-aquatic anoles in Central and South America.[5][6] The semi-aquatic anoles are morphologically diverse and do not form a monophyletic group,[5] but there is convergence in certain microstructures of their skin, making it highly hydrophobic.[6] This results in a thin layer of air on the skin surface when submerged underwater, which they use as an extra air supply for breathing, and it also prevents water from staying on when exiting the water.[6][7]
Anolis eugenegrahami, the Eugene's anole or the black stream anole, is a critically endangered species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. This semi-aquatic species is endemic to northern Haiti.
Anolis eugenegrahami Anolis generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Dactyloidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Anolis eugenegrahami Anolis generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Dactyloidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Anolis eugenegrahami est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Dactyloidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique d'Haïti[1]. Elle se rencontre dans le département du Nord
Les mâles mesurent jusqu'à 72 mm et les femelles jusqu'à 61 mm[2].
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur d'Eugene D. Graham[3].
Anolis eugenegrahami est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Dactyloidae.
Anolis eugenegrahami[1] este o specie de șopârle din genul Anolis, familia Polychrotidae, descrisă de Schwartz 1978.[2][3] Conform Catalogue of Life specia Anolis eugenegrahami nu are subspecii cunoscute.[2]
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(ajutor)Mentenanță CS1: Nume multiple: lista autorilor (link) Anolis eugenegrahami este o specie de șopârle din genul Anolis, familia Polychrotidae, descrisă de Schwartz 1978. Conform Catalogue of Life specia Anolis eugenegrahami nu are subspecii cunoscute.