I was just curious if any one could help me identify an anole I found in central Costa rica, near San Ramon in the Alberto Manuel Brenese Biological Reserve. It appears to be a male, and I’m assuming in the Dactyloa genus. My guess would be the Dactyloa casildae, but I am family uncertain. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me out! Cheers and good health!
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Gunther Köhler
Hi Steve,
This is a juvenile Dactyloa insignis. Check for enlarged postcloacal scales if want to know the sex – dewlap is large in both sexes! Best wishes
Gunther
Kevin de Queiroz
Agree that it is Anolis/Dactyloa/insignis.
Peter Mudde
The ‘burn mark’ in front of the front leg is quite distinctive.. D. insignis.