I recently saw these four anoles on a trip to Costa Rica. All four were sighted in La Fortuna in the province of Alajuela. They were sighted on July 18th and 19th, all within a few meters of a forested stream. I have some ideas about their ID’s, but am not completely sure. Can anyone help me with their identification?
This first anole was found on a tree trunk near the stream at night, while the second one was found on a pole in the morning. Both Anolis lionotus?
This third one was found on a low shrub in the morning. Anolis limifrons?
The fourth anole was found on a low-growing shrub at night. Anolis lemurinus?
Thank you in advance for your help.
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Meredith Swartwout
I would say…
1) Anolis oxylophus
2) Anolis limifrons
3) Anolis limifrons
4) Did you get a look at the dewlap by any chance? I am thinking Anolis limifrons for this one as well.
Max
I completely agree for as far as I know. But I have to add that I’m not familiar with the Anolis lemurinus. But the slender anole (anolis limifrons) can variate a lot. So I also think it’s a slender anole.