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Anolis carolinensis The Green Anole (Carolina Anole) is a small lizard found in the southeastern United States. They measure about 2-4 In (6-8 Cm) long and have slender bodies. Color plays an and camouflage. they have the ability to change color from a vibrant green to brown. The anole in the image is displaying patches of both brown and green to blend in with the mossy bark. When stressed or fighting a dark patch appears behind the anole's eyes. There are two ultra-rare color phases in the species. The first is the Blue-Phased Anole. A blue phase causes the anole's skin to appear a light blue. The second is called a Yellow-Phase. The males have a red dewlap under the throat which is used to attract females and warn other lizards that they are in his territory. The females also have a dewlap, but it is not nearly as vibrant as the males. The females also have a white ridge along the back. Like many other species of reptiles, the Anole has a parietal or third eye to determine the time of day.
The Green Anole's diet consists of moths, mosquitoes and other small arthropods. In captivity they are typically fed crickets.
They are preyed on by skinks, snakes, birds and domestic cats. They have self-amputating tails which will continue moving after having been detached. This helps distract predators while the anole makes an escape.
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