Meyer's Anole
Anolis johnmeyeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis johnmeyeri (Meyer's Anole)
About the Meyer's Anole
Anolis johnmeyeri, also known commonly as Meyer's anole, is an endangered species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Honduras. The specific name, johnmeyeri, is in honor of herpetologist John Raymond Meyer.
The natural habitat of Anolis johnmeyeri is cloud forest, at elevations of 1,340–2,000 m (4,400–6,560 ft). Anolis johnmeyeri is oviparous. A member of the Anolis auratus species group, Anolis johnmeyeri is closely related to Anolis pijolense and Anolis purpurgularis.
Köhler, G. (2000). Reptilien und Amphibien Mittelamerikas (in German). Vol. Band 1: Krokodile, Schildkröten, Echsen. Offenbach, Germany: Herpeton Verlag. ISBN 3-9806214-0-5. (Norops johnmeyeri, p. 62) McCranie, J.R.; Wilson, L.D.; Williams, K.L. (1984). "Anolis johnmeyeri Wilson & McCranie: additional specimens and a new locality". Journal of Herpetology. 18 (3): 337–338.
Poe, S. (2025). A Guide to the Anolis Lizards (Anoles) of Mainland Central and South America. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691192871. 432 pp. Wilson, L.D.; McCranie, J.R. (1982). "A New Cloud... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Meyer's Anole in Cusuco 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 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Meyer's Anole in Cusuco National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Meyer's Anole sighting in Cusuco National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Meyer's Anole in Cusuco National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Meyer's Anole in Cusuco National Park in our monthly data.