




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.
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.





Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
613
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!
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.
Tiny hunters, Brown Anoles munch on small bugs and other creepy crawlies they find!

Gryllus assimilis
a common insect prey source
Musca domestica
a ubiquitous insect prey

Coluber constrictor
a native snake predator

Felis catus
a significant non-native predator
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.
The easiest way to identify Brown Anole is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
13-20 cm
0.003-0.008 kg
1-5 years
12 km/h
Tiny hunters, Brown Anoles munch on small bugs and other creepy crawlies they find!
Gardens and urban areas.
Ambush
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Hawaii, US
You might spot Brown Anole, Gold Dust Day Gecko, and Red-Crested Cardinal.
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Florida, US
You might spot Atala, Monarch, and Brown Anole.
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Louisiana, US
You might spot Brown Anole, White Ibis, and Duck.
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South Carolina, US
You might spot Brown Pelican, Boat-Tailed Grackle, and Great Egret.
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Florida, US
You might spot American Alligator, Brown Anole, and Red-Shouldered Hawk.
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Florida, US
You might spot Crested Anole, Brown Anole, and Peters's Rock Agama.
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