Guanacaste Skink
Marisora brachypoda
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusMarisora
- SpeciesMarisora brachypoda (Guanacaste Skink)
10 Verified sightings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
38 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Guanacaste Skink
Marisora brachypoda is a species of skink found in Mexico and Central America. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Guanacaste Skink 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 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Ostional Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Masaya Volcano National Park | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | |
| 6 | Rincón de la Vieja National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Guanacaste Skink in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Guanacaste Skink sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Guanacaste Skink in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Guanacaste Skink in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.