Species:

Anolis humilis

Ground Anole

Some other names for this species:

Humble Anole

April 13, 2001
near Monteverde Lodge, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
Ground Anole (Anolis humilis)
This small anole was on a downed branch a few yards from the same stream where I found Stream Anoles. I am not certain of the identification, but it matches the description for Anolis humilis given in the excellent guide to Monteverde area herps. Anole expert Axel Fläschendräger thought my identification was reasonable, though not certain.

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 will probably be the standard soon, but for now there are still many authorities using "Anolis".

I have not yet identified all of the anoles from this trip. Please send me mail if you can help.