The Brown Anole is a Cuban species introduced to Florida and spreading rapidly through the Southeast. It has largely displaced the native Green Anole from the ground layer. Males display a striking orange dewlap.
Habitat
Introduced: urban gardens, parks, and disturbed habitats in the Southeast
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small lizards including Green Anoles
How common
Common
Best time to see a Brown Anole
The best time to see a Brown Anole is January–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 134,572 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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