Copper Anole

Anolis cupreus

Silhouette: Sarah Werning · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassSquamata
FamilyDactyloidae
GenusAnolis (Anoles)
SpeciesAnolis cupreus (Copper Anole)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Masaya Volcano National Park

2 Verified sightings at Masaya Volcano National Park From 2019 to 2026

206 Verified sightings across all 12 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Copper Anole

Anolis cupreus, the copper anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Masaya Volcano National Park

Anolis unilobatus

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	Carara National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~40%
2	Rincón de la Vieja National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~30%
3	Palo Verde National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~30%
4	Ostional Wildlife Refuge	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~20%
5	Santa Rosa National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~20%
6	Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~20%
7	Manuel Antonio National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~20%
8	Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	~10%
9	Masaya Volcano National Park	🇳🇮 Nicaragua	Insufficient data
10	Las Baulas Marine National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	Insufficient data
11	Arenal Volcano National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	Insufficient data
12	Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	Insufficient data

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