Species Reptiles & AmphibiansBrown Anole

Brown Anole

Anolis sagrei

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei)

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.

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Recent Brown Anole sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a Brown Anole? Identify it instantly.

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.

Get Huck

Get an alert when a Brown Anole is spotted

Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.

Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.

Love reptiles & amphibians? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

More reptiles & amphibians

Brown Vine Snake
Brown Vine Snake
Oxybelis aeneus
Brown Watersnake
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Bullsnake
Bullsnake
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Burmese Python
Burmese Python
Python bivittatus
Butler's Garter Snake
Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
California Kingsnake
California Kingsnake
Lampropeltis californiae
California Newt
California Newt
Taricha torosa
California Slender Salamander
California Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps attenuatus