Anolis cupreus
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Dry Forest Anole
Also known as:
Copper Anole
![Dry Forest Anole (Anolis cupreus)](../images/herps/standard/012554_dry_forest_anole.jpg)
![Dry Forest Anole (Anolis cupreus)](../images/herps/standard/012614_dry_forest_anole.jpg)
![Dry Forest Anole (Anolis cupreus)](../images/herps/standard/012524_dry_forest_anole.jpg)
These anoles were plentiful on tree trunks and broken branches at Carara. They were nicer about posing for my camera than many of the anole species I encountered.
Some authorities put most of the Central and South American anole species (as opposed to the U.S./Caribbean ones) into the genus Norops. This might become the standard soon, but for now there are still many authorities using "Anolis". Also, some authorities consider A. intermedius a synonym for A. laeviventris. Thanks to Axel Fläschendräger for helping to identify this anole.
Printed references:
- Köhler, G. 2008. Reptiles of Central America, 2nd Edition
- Savage, J. M. 2002. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica