Carpenter Anole
Anolis carpenteri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis carpenteri (Carpenter Anole)
About the Carpenter Anole
Anolis carpenteri, also known commonly as Carpenter's anole or the carpenter anole is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Central America. The specific name, carpenteri, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles Congden Carpenter.
A. carpenteri is a small, green lizard with an orange dewlap and smooth ventral scales. Carpenter's anole prefers relatively open habitat in the lowland interface between land and watercourses, and is adapted for climbing on lichen-covered rocks, tree trunks, and shrubs.
A. carpenteri is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. In Costa Rica it is found in Amistad Caribe, Huetar Norte, Cordillera Volcanica Central, Guanacaste, Tortuguero. The type locality is Río Reventazón, Turrialba, Cartago Province, Costa Rica.
A. carpenteri feeds on arthropods, primarily insects. A. carpenteri is oviparous. Guyer C, Savage JM (1986). "Cladistic relationships among anoles (Sauria: Iguanidae)". Systematic Zoology 35: 509-531. (Norops carpenteri, new combination).
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Recent sightings of Carpenter Anole in Arenal Volcano National 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 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Carpenter Anole in Arenal Volcano National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Carpenter Anole sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Carpenter Anole in Arenal Volcano National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Carpenter Anole in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.