Reptile · GBIF taxon 4287413
Anolis sagrei
anolis sagreiAlso known as Cuban Brown Anole, Bahaman Anole, De la Sagra's Anole
Brown anoles thrive along tree trunks, garden fences, and sunny ground cover, frequently displaying dynamic dewlap flaring and push-up displays to signal territorial dominance. Males sport an extensible bright reddish-orange throat fan bordered in yellow, while females and juveniles feature a distinct light zigzag pattern along their backs. Highly adaptable, these energetic hunters stalk small arthropods while constantly staying alert for bird or snake predators.
DiurnalInvasiveReptile
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Crickets
- Spiders
- Ants
Predators
- Birds
- Snakes
- Larger Lizards
ThreatsLocal control measures in invasive ranges; overall population is stable and expanding
HabitatsSubtropical forests, suburban gardens, shrublands, and urban edges
Life span1 to 4 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis
- Speciesanolis sagrei
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting Dewlaps: Look for males perched vertically on tree trunks or fences extending their reddish dewlaps.
- Distinguishing Sexes: Identify females and juveniles by the pale, diamond-patterned stripe running down their spines.
Native Competitor (c) Robert Michniewicz (edited by Ark), some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Predator (c) Sandra H Statner, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sandra H Statner · cc-by
Predator "Cuban Tree Frog" by BigCypressNPS is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view the terms, visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/. · cc0
Close Relative (c) Jennifer Aitkens, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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