Amazon Bark Anole
Anolis ortonii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis ortonii (Amazon Bark Anole)
About the Amazon Bark Anole
Anolis ortonii, also known commonly as the bark anole and Orton's anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to South America. The specific name ortonii honors American zoologist James Orton.
Anolis ortonii is found in northern South America east of the Andes, in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. The preferred natural habitat of Anolis ortonii is forest, at elevations from sea level to 1,300 m (4,300 ft), but it has also been found in agricultural land, parks, and yards.
Anolis ortonii is terrestrial and arboreal. Anolis ortonii preys predominately upon ants, but also upon other small invertebrates. Anolis ortonii is oviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Amazon Bark Anole in Amacayacu National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 8 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 9 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |