Brown-eared Anole
Anolis fuscoauratus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis fuscoauratus (Brown-eared Anole)
About the Brown-eared Anole
Anolis fuscoauratus, commonly known as the slender anole, slender Amazon anole, or brown-eared anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to northern South America and Panama. It was described as a new species in 1837. In 2009 the geographic range of this widespread species was found to extend farther south to Rio de Janeiro State in Brazil.
The specific name, fuscoauratus, is derived from the Latin roots fuscus (combining form, fusco-) meaning "dark" and auratus meaning "golden". The name describes the lizard's morphological characteristic of having a dark gold skin colour.
It is called tai tsjõ in the Kwaza language of Rondônia, Brazil. The preferred natural habitat of A. fuscoauratus is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,800 m (5,910 ft). A. fuscoauratus is arboreal. A. fuscoauratus preys upon spiders, insects, and insect larvae. A. fuscoauratus is oviparous.
List of Anolis lizards Boulenger GA (1885). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Vol. II. Iguanidæ.... (Second ed.). London: Trustees... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown-eared 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 9 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 10 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 11 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown-eared Anole in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-eared Anole sighting in Amacayacu National Natural Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-eared Anole in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Brown-eared Anole in Amacayacu National Natural Park in our monthly data.