Becker’s Lichen Anole
Anolis beckeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis beckeri (Becker’s Lichen Anole)
About the Becker’s Lichen Anole
Anolis beckeri, also known commonly as Becker's anole and Becker's lichen anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to Central America and southern North America. The specific name, beckeri, is in honor of Belgian arachnologist Léon Becker.
A. beckeri is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, southeastern Mexico (Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Veracruz), and northern Nicaragua. The preferred natural habitat of A. beckeri is forest, at altitudes of 2–900 m (6.6–2,952.8 ft).
Medium-sized for its genus, A. beckeri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6 cm (2.4 in). The tail is relatively short, 1–1.5 times SVL. A. beckeri is arboreal. A. beckeri is oviparous. Eggs are laid high in trees, in epiphytic bromeliads, and the adult female displays some parental care.
Boulenger GA (1881). "Description of a new Species of Anolis from Yucatan". Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1881: 921–922. (Anolis beckeri, new species). Boulenger GA (1885). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Becker’s Lichen Anole in Sian Ka'an Biosphere 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 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Becker’s Lichen Anole in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Becker’s Lichen Anole sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Becker’s Lichen Anole in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Becker’s Lichen Anole in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.