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Ghost Anole

Anolis lemurinus

Silhouette: Sarah Werning · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
14 Verified sightings at Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge From 2019 to 2026
447 Verified sightings across all 29 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night

About the Ghost Anole

Anolis lemurinus, the ghost anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. In the A. lemurinus group, females exhibit polymorphic dewlap coloration, as opposed to the monomorphic male dewlaps. Female dewlap color varies regionally, possibly correlating with body size and showing greater similarity among nearby populations. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Border Anole
LC

Border Anole

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Anolis limifrons

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Crested Anole

Crested Anole

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Anolis cristatellus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Neotropical Green Anole
LC

Neotropical Green Anole

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Anolis biporcatus

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Humble Anole
LC

Humble Anole

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Anolis humilis

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Lichen Anole
LC

Lichen Anole

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Anolis pentaprion

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Bighead Anole
LC

Bighead Anole

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Anolis capito

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Stream Anole
LC

Stream Anole

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Anolis oxylophus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Water Anole
LC

Water Anole

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Anolis aquaticus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Pico Bonito National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~70%
2 Cusuco National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~40%
3 Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~40%
4 Calakmul Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~30%
5 Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~30%
6 Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~30%
7 Tikal National Park 🇬🇹 Guatemala
~30%
8 Bastimentos Island National Marine Park 🇵🇦 Panama
~30%
9 Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~20%
10 Lago de Yojoa 🇭🇳 Honduras
~20%
11 Piedras Blancas National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
12 Manuel Antonio National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
13 Tortuguero National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
14 Braulio Carrillo National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
15 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
~10%
16 Cahuita National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
17 Arenal Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
18 Carara National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
19 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
20 Corcovado National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
21 Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
22 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary 🇧🇿 Belize
Insufficient data
23 Marino Ballena National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
24 Tenorio Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
25 Biotopo Cerro Cahuí 🇬🇹 Guatemala
Insufficient data
26 Volcán Barú National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
27 Chirripó National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
28 Palo Verde National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
29 Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Ghost Anole in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Ghost Anole sighting in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Ghost Anole in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge?

February has the highest sighting rate for Ghost Anole in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in our monthly data.

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