Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

34.7357, -77.9953

Field Notes

Description:

Green anoles are 5-7 inches long. They change color between green and brown with hormone and temperature fluctuations. They hunt for insects during the daytime and no threat to humans. Birds prey on anoles when they hunt on their backs.

Habitat:

The green anole is common in the southeastern US. It likes moist forests. It lives in any area of shrubs and foliage. It can live in urban areas as well as low country plains.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment
Photographed
PublishedDecember 1, 2016

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies