Popeyan Giant Anole
Anolis latifrons
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis latifrons (Popeyan Giant Anole)
Anolis latifrons is a species of lizard belonging to the family Dactyloidae, primarily found in Colombia and Panama. This species, commonly referred to as the broad-headed anole, is known for its distinctive large head relative to its body size, vibrant green coloration, and the ability to change shades for camouflage. A. latifrons inhabits lowland rainforests and is arboreal, spending much of its time in trees. Like other anoles, it is diurnal and feeds on a diet of insects and small invertebrates. The species plays a role in maintaining ecological balance within its habitat. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Darién National Park
📅 Monthly Probability
Fewer than 5 records of Popeyan Giant Anole at Darién National Park — not enough to chart months honestly.
☀️🌙 When They're Spotted
Active throughout day and night · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |