Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis or green anole is a tree-dwelling species of anole lizard native to the southeastern US and introduced to islands in the Pacific and Caribbean.

Green anole on railing in Hilo, Hawaii. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Paul Hirst.
Green anole on railing in Hilo, Hawaii. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Paul Hirst.
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Green Anole observed by michael_wynne
Jan 15, 2026
Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL, US
byMichael Wynne
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Green Anole observed by valiant6
Jan 14, 2026
Bellmont, Theodore, AL 36582, USA
byValiant Gallus
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Green Anole observed by fishbruh
Jan 14, 2026
Tuskegee, AL 36083, USA
byDrew
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Green Anole observed by tomkennedy
Jan 14, 2026
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455, USA
byTom Kennedy
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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