Swift Anole
Anolis tropidolepis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis tropidolepis (Swift Anole)
5 Verified sightings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
29 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
October Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Swift Anole
Anolis tropidolepis, the swift anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Costa Rica. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Swift 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 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Los Quetzales National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Swift Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Swift Anole sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Swift Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Swift Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.