Ocellated Anadia
Anadia ocellata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGymnophthalmidae (Spectacled Lizards)
- GenusAnadia
- SpeciesAnadia ocellata (Ocellated Anadia)
About the Ocellated Anadia
Anadia ocellata, commonly known as the ocellated anadia or ocellated bromeliad lizard, is a species of lizard endemic to the Americas. A. ocellata is a small and slender lizard. Its body is cylindrical with a long tail that is very sensitive and quickly subject to autotomy when in danger or when manipulated inadequately.
A. ocellata is distributed from Costa Rica to Ecuador. A. ocellata is rather unusual for a lizard in that it has frequently been found in, or close to, bromeliads. Thus its habits are considered arboreal, which would account for its scarceness.
Boulenger GA. 1885. Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edition.... Teiidæ... London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xiii + 497 pp. + Plates I-XXIV. (Anadia ocellata, pp. 398–399, description of holotype; and A. metallica, p. 400).
Gray JE. 1845. Catalogue of the Specimens of Lizards in the Collection of the British Museum. London: Trustees of the British Museum. (Edward Newman, printer). xxviii + 289 pp. (Anadia ocellata, new species... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ocellated Anadia in Arenal Volcano National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal 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 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ocellated Anadia in Arenal Volcano National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ocellated Anadia sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ocellated Anadia in Arenal Volcano National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Ocellated Anadia in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.