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Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis

Photo by Tamir
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Field Notes

Description:

Anywhere from 2 inches to 4 inches long. Occasionally longer in length. Head is about half an inch wide. Can change colors from bright green to dark brownish-green to match surroundings.

Habitat:

Garden; practically anywhere. Ive found them on plants, walking on walls, and sun bathing on AC units.

Reference Links:

Carolina anole

Species ID Suggestions

Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis
Ignacio Gamboa
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Comments (4)
Ignacio Gamboa
You're welcome, actually i was told about the id too here (http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8300544)... That's why we're all here, to learn as much as we can
Tamir
thanks for the ID. I always catch these fellows, and I never knew what they were really called.
Ignacio Gamboa
I forgot, here's a link, so you can be sure if it's the right one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_anole
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2012

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