title: Danford's lizard
text: # Danford's lizard
  
  Danford's lizard (Anatololacerta danfordi) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to Greece and Turkey. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, danfordi, is in honor of zoologist Charles G. Danford (1843–1928).
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred natural habitat of A. danfordi is rocky areas in forest and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 2,100 m (6,900 ft).
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  A. danfordi is oviparous. An adult female may lay a clutch of 3–8 eggs.
  
  