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Carolina Anole

Anolis carolinensis

Description:

Rich green coloration, approx 5" in length from tip of nose to end of tail. Per wikipedia, it has color changing abilitites but is not a true chameleon. Brown shades and black rings around eyes are syptoms of a cold or stressed Carolina Anole, the brightness of this one suggests its pretty happy:) Defense mechanism: it displays autonomy of the tail to escape predation.

Habitat:

Suburban neighborhood, this one on a glass door, midlands South Carolina.

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JohnSC
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JohnSC

South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Aug 8, 2011
Submitted on Mar 20, 2012

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