Brown Anole

Anolis sagrei

The Brown Anole is a small lizard that loves to bask in the sun. It can be found in gardens and on fences.

Habitat: Gardens and urban areas.

Appearance

The Brown Anole is a small, slender lizard typically brown or grayish-brown, often displaying a lighter stripe down its back or intricate darker patterns. Males possess a distinctive, extendable red-orange throat fan, called a dewlap, that helps differentiate them.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyDactyloidaeGenusAnolis

Brown Anole

Interesting facts

Brown Anoles are super invasive; they've spread from Cuba all across the world!

Did you know a single female anole lays one egg every 1-2 weeks for months?

Their eyes can move independently, letting them look in two directions!

These lizards often head-bob and do "push-ups" to claim their territory!

Special abilities

Brown Anole has special toe pads covered in tiny lamellae that help them cling to almost any surface, even smooth glass!

Brown Anole can rapidly change skin color from light to dark brown to blend in, hiding from predators and prey.

Brown Anole males have a vibrant, inflatable dewlap that helps them signal to other anoles, attracting mates and warning rivals.

Measurements & details

Length: 13-20 cm
Weight: 0.003-0.008 kg
Lifespan: 1-5 years
Top Speed: 12 km/h
Clutch Size: 1
Incubation: 30-45 days

Diet & Feeding

Tiny hunters, Brown Anoles munch on small bugs and other creepy crawlies they find!

Primary Foods

Crickets
Flies
Ants
Spiders
Moths

Foraging Method

Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Field Cricket

Gryllus assimilis

a common insect prey source

hunts

House Fly

Musca domestica

a ubiquitous insect prey

eaten by

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

a native snake predator

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

a significant non-native predator

Traits

Wildlife

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Arboreal

Climb high with animals who love living in trees! These agile creatures find their food, shelter, and even raise their families among the branches.

Camouflaged

Look closely for animals that are masters of disguise, blending perfectly into their surroundings! Their colors and patterns help them hide from others.

Insectivorous

Discover clever creatures that specialize in munching on insects, playing a super important role in keeping bug populations in check. They are nature's tiny bug vacuums!