19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Golfo Dulce Anole

This is an male anole (small lizard), shot in the rainforest of the Osa Peninsula, southern Costa Rica. We first saw a female anole, and then this was a nearby male who has extended his dewlap to attract her. It is a Golfo Dulce Anole - named for the nearby Golfo Dulce (sweet water) inlet.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 04.2021
Photo Location: Carate, Costa Rica
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3
Copyright: © Chris Luck