Anolis mariarum, also known commonly as the blemished anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.
Geographic range Anolis mariarum is found in central northwestern Colombia, in the department of Antioquia.
Etymology The specific name, mariarum (Latin, genitive, plural), is in honor of two Roman Catholic monks, Brother Apolinar Maria (1877–1949) and Brother Nicéforo Maria (1888–1980).
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Anolis mariarum is forest, at altitudes of , but it has also been found in disturbed areas such as city parks and forest edges.
Reproduction Anolis mariarum is oviparous.
Taxonomy Anolis mariarum is a member of the Anolis auratus species group.
References
Further reading (Anolis mariarum, new species).
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