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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)

The Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis), also known as the green anole, is an arboreal lizard found primarily in the southeastern parts of the United States and some Caribbean islands. Common synonyms include the American anole and red-throated anole. It is sometimes referred to as the American chameleon due to its color-changing abilities; however, it is not a true chameleon.

The Carolina anole can reach a total length of about 22-24 cm (8.5-9 in). Females are slightly smaller, about 16 cm (6 in). The male has a dewlap-pink or light red in color-that can be extended from the chin as a courtship or territorial display. This dewlap display is often accompanied by head bobbing and "pushups." Green Anoles can have a green or a brown body color, depending on mood, time of day, surroundings, and temperature, with a white underbelly. Most females also exhibit a dewlap, yet are often not as large or colorful as the full-fledged adult male anoles.

As a defense mechanism, their tails detach with mild force. The lost tail piece is left twitching as a distraction so the lizard may escape safely. Missing tails will regenerate, but the new tail is usually not as functional, and a lizard with a regenerated tail is usually distinguishable from a lizard with its original tail. Their eyes move independently of one another, as do those of chameleons.

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*Andres-Cadena Mar 31, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Your nice photo has been featured here: [link] Thanks for sharing!
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*stargate4ever23 Jun 1, 2009  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
awwww so adorable, perfect photo!
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*Eltasia Apr 3, 2009
So cute! love it! ;)
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~masonmouse Mar 23, 2009  Hobbyist General Artist
Great photo. I just saw the first anole of spring here in Texas yesterday. They're a better indicator than robins. :) It's nice to be able to see all the little details they have finally.
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=PaganFireSnake Mar 23, 2009  Professional Photographer
:clap: Love the anole on the grass with dew.:)
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~Jogi1960 Mar 23, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Great picture Christian. :w00t:
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*thrumyeye Mar 23, 2009
Véry nice!
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Mood: Wow! ~IvoryRosePhotography Mar 23, 2009   Photographer
I love anole lizards. I use to catch them in my backyard all the time and keep them as pets. I love when they puff their throats.. its funny. This is a good picture by the way. :thumbsup:

--Corrie
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~Cristian-M Mar 24, 2009
We find them when hiking in the forest, and my kids love to play with them.
Did you know that only the males puff their throats? That piece of skin is called a dewlap.
Thanks for the :+fav:! :)
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~IvoryRosePhotography Mar 24, 2009   Photographer
yeah, I figured. I assumed they used that to try to look bigger when trying to get a female or when fighting another male. :)
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