About Anolis ortonii Cope, 1868
Common Name and Family
Anolis ortonii, commonly known as the bark anole or Orton's anole, is a species of lizard that belongs to the Dactyloidae family.
Etymology of Scientific Name
Its specific scientific epithet ortonii is given to honor James Orton.
Geographic Distribution
This species occurs in northern South America, east of the Andes, in the countries of Brazil, French Guiana, Surinaine, Guyana, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.