Identification Guide for Amphibians and Reptiles in Arkansas
Anolis sagrei Brown Anole
Introduced exotic. Rare, with confirmed reports associated with plant nurseries. Brown or gray, usually with some patterning like tree bark or dead leaves. Large dewlap for mating or territory displays.
Arkansas Herpetological Atlas 2019
This exotic species was first reported from Arkansas in 2003 (McAllister et al., 2003). There is no firm evidence of established breeding colonies outside of association with plant nurseries, although this situation warrants continued monitoring. Separate photographic posts to the Arkansas Wildlife group on Facebook from 2016-2019 may provide evidence of an untethered colony in Greene County (R. Wood, pers. obs.; not shown), but the locality has never been fully disclosed.