Latin Etymology: Anolis ("Anole") cupreus ("copper")
Adult Copper Anole (Anolis cupreus) at Carara National Park, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: ? / Length: 10-15cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Actually one of two species to be called the "Copper Anole" - this one is found in Hondruas, Nicaragua and Costa Rica while the other is endemic to Mexico. They a live in forests where they forage for prey amongst the forest floor and trees.
Related Species:
Order: Squamata
Family: Dactyloidae
Genus: Anolis
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
A locally common resident
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Location (details) and Location (details)
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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