Species guide
Green anole
HarmlessAnolis carolinensis
What does Green anole look like?
A small, slender lizard, bright green but able to turn brown, with a long tail and a pink throat fan (dewlap) the male flashes during displays.
Is Green anole dangerous?
Completely harmless and a beneficial insect-eater.
Commonly confused with
- Brown anole: an invasive, usually brown with patterning and rarely turning green
What should I do about Green anole?
Leave it be.