Brown Anole

Natural Habitat

Typically found in suburban and urban areas, gardens, fences, and the lower trunks of trees; often near human dwellings.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on crickets, grasshoppers, roaches, beetles, and other small invertebrates. They also consume other small lizards, and sometimes small fruits and seeds.

Behavior Patterns

Diurnal, active during the day. Known for their head-bobbing displays and extending their dewlap (a retractable throat fan) for territorial defense and mating. They are highly adaptable and often climb vertical surfaces like walls and fences, as seen in the image. They can change their color from light brown to dark brown.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans. They serve as a natural pest control by preying on various insects. In some areas, especially where they are introduced, they can outcompete native anole species or other small lizards.

Identified on: 9/6/2025