Northern Green Anole

Coloration of this thinly-built, active, arboreal species is variable, from shades of brown to green. An individual can change color quite rapidly according to background or mood. A lighter middorsal stripe is often present. Both males and females have a dewlap (flap on the throat), but in the males it is much larger and pink or red. The belly coloration is whitish. The eyes may be moved independently to look in two directions at once. The bottom of the feet and especially the toes have numerous folds uses for clinging and climbing. The tail is thin and long and will detach with some stress.