Carolina or Green Anole: Only green when it's in the mood

Story

This green looking lizard is the green anole, but it is only green when it feels like it. It will change from green to brown depending on its mood, and of course, its surroundings (this is why it is called the American Chameleon even it is not a true chameleon), another similar characteristic to chameleons is that the green anole can move its eyes independent of each other. This species of anole is native to Florida, but has been displaced by the brown anole (previous entry) which seems to be wining territory on its green cousin, the green anole. You can read more about the green anole in this Wikipedia article.

Date of sighting

17 Sep 2006

Location

Tampa, FL 33647
Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)

Species

Anolis carolinensis