Reptile
Brown Anole
Anolis sagreiAlso known as Cuban Brown Anole, Bahaman Anole, De la Sagra's Anole
Brown anoles spend their days scanning lower tree trunks, fences, and ground leaf litter for small invertebrates. Males aggressively defend personal territories by performing energetic push-ups and flashing a vibrant orange-red dewlap from their throats. Females and young lizards display a distinctive pale diamond-patterned stripe along their backs, providing exceptional camouflage against bark and soil.
LizardReptileDiurnal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyInsects, Spiders, Isopods
Predators
- Birds
- Snakes
- Domestic Cats
ThreatsPredation by birds, snakes, and domestic cats
HabitatsSubtropical forests, coastal scrub, urban gardens, and parklands
Life span1.5–5 years
Classification
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis
- SpeciesAnolis sagrei
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- May deliver a harmless nip if handled; observe from a short distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting: Look on lower tree trunks, fence posts, and sunlit ground litter during warm mornings.
- Display Watching: Observe males extending bright throat fans and performing push-ups to ward off rivals.
- Handling Note: Avoid grabbing by the tail, as it detaches easily as a defensive mechanism.
Competitor (c) Robert Michniewicz (edited by Ark), some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Co-occurring Invasive (c) Thibaud Aronson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Jennifer Aitkens, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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