Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
Adult brown anoles thrive in warm open habitats, including tree trunks, walls, fences, gardens, and roadsides across their introduced and native ranges. They are active sit-and-wait predators that rush after insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. Males defend perches with head-bobs, push-ups, and an orange-red dewlap display, while both sexes flee quickly into cover when threatened. This species is famous for its adaptability and has spread widely beyond its Caribbean origin.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Brown Anole Hatchling
- Brown Anole Juvenile
- Brown Anole