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Slender Anole?

Anolis/Norops limnifrons?

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Field Notes

Description:

Anolis, or anoles, is a genus of iguanian (anole) lizards belonging to the family Dactyloidae.

Habitat:

Terrace of our cabin, near Arenal Volcano.

Notes:

http://www.pbase.com/image/109621236
http://www.pbase.com/cbernz/crreptiles

Reference Links:

Subjects Anoles : Nature Closeups

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
The MnMs
@Juanpablo1: at the suburban areas of tropical forest near Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica :-)
The MnMs
Thank you brycegarling & Machi, I will look on anoles then :-)
Machi
Most geckos have toe pads, so I think this is an anole. Also, the face looks very anole-like to me. I would look at Family Polychrotidae on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reptiles_of_Costa_Rica

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