Green Anole (Male)

Green anoles are medium-sized lizards with long tails. They are the only anole native to the US. Sometimes called chameleons because of their color-changing ability, they can be anywhere from emerald green to brown or gray. When stressed, they turn dark brown. Males have a pink or red extendable dewlap or throat fan. Males often engage in lateral displays that includes head bobbing and pushups. The toes have adhesive pads on the undersides.

Their diet consists of invertebrates such as insects and spiders and will eat just about anything they can fit into their mouths. They are active during the day and can be found searching for food and maintaining their territory around homes and gardens. They prefer to hunt on vegetation, but can be seen moving from place to place via walls, rails, or decks. They do not generally forage on the ground like the Cuban brown anole, but prefer to stay at least a few feet above on low lying shrubbery and flowers.

Found this one in my backyard displaying his dewlap for me!

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