Decorated Anole
Anolis insignis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis insignis (Decorated Anole)
32 Verified sightings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
127 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Decorated Anole
Anolis insignis, the decorated anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Panama and Costa Rica. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Decorated 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
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Rincón de la Vieja National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Decorated Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Decorated Anole sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Decorated Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
February has the highest sighting rate for Decorated Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.