Common Forest Anole

Common Forest Anole

Anolis trachyderma

Silhouette: Sarah Werning · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Yasuní National Park
39 Verified sightings at Yasuní National Park From 2019 to 2026
93 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
September Best month highest sighting rate
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)

About the Common Forest Anole

Anolis trachyderma, the roughskin anole or common forest anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Amacayacu National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
~30%
2 Yasuní National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
~20%
3 Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve 🇪🇨 Ecuador
~20%
4 Cordillera Azul National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
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Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Common Forest Anole in Yasuní National Park?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Common Forest Anole sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Common Forest Anole in Yasuní National Park?

September has the highest sighting rate for Common Forest Anole in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.

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