Anolis orcesi, also known commonly as Orces' Andes anole or Orces's Andes anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Ecuador.
Etymology The specific name, orcesi, is in honor of Ecuadorian herpetologist Gustavo Orcés. (Phenacosaurus orcesi, p. 195).
Description
Geographic distribution Anolis orcesi is found in Napo Province, Ecuador, on the eastern slopes of the Andes.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Anolis orcesi is forest, at elevations of .
Behavior Anolis orcesi is arboreal, perching on branches above but below the forest canopy.
Reproduction Anolis orcesi is oviparous.
References
Further reading
(Phenacosaurus orcesi, new species, pp. 14–18, Figure 5). (Dactyloa orcesi, new combination). 432 pp. (Anolis orcesi, new combination, pp. 234–235).