Green anole lizard

Anolis carolinensis
Size: Adults grow to 5-7 inches in length
Type of Beneficial:
Insect predator

Reproduction:
Breeding occurs March through November in the Galveston-Houston region. Adult females lay eggs throughout the spring and summer months. Eggs are laid one at a time and buried in moist soil, rotten stumps or logs, or forest floor litter.

Prey:
Primary prey are insects. Also preys on other types of invertebrates such as spiders.

Occurrence:
Widespread across the county

Additional Notes: Color changes from green to brown (and vice versa) can be triggered by temperature (including time of year), background color or "mood"




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