Border Anole
Anolis limifrons
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis limifrons (Border Anole)
About the Border Anole
Anolis limifrons, also known commonly as the slender anole or the border anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Central America. It grows to around 12 cm (4.7 in) (TL). A. limifrons is found in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
A. limifrons is oviparous. Cope ED (1862). "Contributions to Neotropical Saurology". Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 14: 176–188. ("Anolis (Dracontura) limifrons ", new species, pp. 178–179)
Savage JM (2002). The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica: A Herpetofauna between Two Continents, between Two Seas. Chicago and London: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0-226-73537-0. (Norops limifrons, pp. 470–474 + Plate 270) Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Border Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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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 Border Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Border Anole sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Border Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Border Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.