Greater Scaly Anole
Anolis tropidonotus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis tropidonotus (Greater Scaly Anole)
About the Greater Scaly Anole
Anolis tropidonotus, the greater scaly anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Mexico. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Tikal National Park
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Tikal National Park | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | |
| 3 | Biotopo Cerro Cahuí | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | |
| 4 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize | |
| 5 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Greater Scaly Anole in Tikal National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Greater Scaly Anole sighting in Tikal National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Greater Scaly Anole in Tikal National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Greater Scaly Anole in Tikal National Park in our monthly data.