Townsend's Anole
Anolis townsendi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis townsendi (Townsend's Anole)
10 Verified sightings at Isla del Coco National Park From 2019 to 2026
10 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
March Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Townsend's Anole
Anolis townsendi, Townsend's anole or Cocos Island anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is endemic to Cocos Island in Costa Rica. A. townsendi is sometimes predated on by the Cocos cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus), a bird and another endemic species of the island. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Townsend's Anole in Isla del Coco National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isla del Coco National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Townsend's Anole in Isla del Coco National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Townsend's Anole sighting in Isla del Coco National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Townsend's Anole in Isla del Coco National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Townsend's Anole in Isla del Coco National Park in our monthly data.