Green anoles range from 4-8 inches long, and weigh less than 1 oz, typically around 0.15 oz. Their long tails will often account for more than half of their body weight. They are green with a white underside and have pads on its feet to help it run.

Female green anoles have a thin white line that runs along its backside from the neck to the back, ending before the tail starts. The males have dewlaps, which are pink in color on the underside of their neck. These dewlaps help the males to attract female mates.

The green anole is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Virginia extending to Texas and Oklahoma. It has been introduced in Hawaii and other islands in Japan, Cuba, and the Bahamas.

Green anoles live in places with high humidity, and are arboreal, spending most of their time in trees. They like swamps, and other wooded areas, but are also commonly found in urban areas just dwelling on fence posts and plants.

Green anoles are insectivores, eating primarily insects but also feed on mollusks, seeds, and invertebrates. They prefer spiders, flies, beetles, and crickets.

The green anole will sit and watch its prey until it senses the right time to strike and attack. This is often how they get their prey during the breeding season, as this method allows them to conserve energy for mating.

Green anoles are polygynous, which means that males will often mate with multiple females at a time. The male will establish a territory and patrol it and try to attract females with his dewlap.

The breeding season lasts from March to September, and on average the female will lay 15-18 eggs. The female does not stay with or care for the eggs or young anoles once they are born.

Green anoles are capable of changing color, and their skin can range from brown and yellow to bright green. These color changes depend on humidity, temperature, and health of the lizard.

When males show off their dewlap to either attract females or scare away other males, they will often do push-ups and bob their heads at the same time.