Neotropical Green Anole
Anolis biporcatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis biporcatus (Neotropical Green Anole)
About the Neotropical Green Anole
Anolis biporcatus, also known as the neotropical green anole or giant green anole, is a species of anole. It is found in forests, both disturbed and undisturbed, in Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela. More southern populations, in southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador, were recognized as a separate species, A. parvauritus, in 2017.As suggested by its common names, the neotropical green or giant green anole is mostly green in color and relatively large, among the largest anoles in the mainland of the Americas. Males have a snout–vent length of about 7.0–10.3 cm (2.8–4.1 in) and the females, which grow slightly larger, about 7.0–10.8 cm (2.8–4.3 in). In general, there is little sexual dimorphism in this species. The tail is roughly double the length of the snout-to-vent.
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Recent sightings of Neotropical Green Anole in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Neotropical Green Anole in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Neotropical Green Anole sighting in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Neotropical Green Anole in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge?
October has the highest sighting rate for Neotropical Green Anole in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in our monthly data.