What is a green anole?
The green anole, also known as a red-throated anole, is a type of lizard commonly found throughout the Southeast United States, from the areas of Eastern Texas to Southern Virginia. The green anole is normally about 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm) long, with the female usually being smaller. Their bodies are long and slender with a narrow head and pointed snout. The tail can be up to twice as long as the main portion of the body. The male green anole possesses a pink “dewlap,” or a flap of skin that hangs down from its throat. The dewlap is displayed by the male to attract females and in territorial displays to other males. These territorial displays are usually accompanied by bobbing head movements as well.
