Little Brown Florida Lizards

Though prevalent in florida these little reptiles are shy.

Little brown florida lizards. There are four prominent species of the lizards in hillsborough county. Florida scrub lizards are usually found on the state s atlantic coast and near central florida s lakes. They look a lot like the car insurance company s mascot but are smaller and less chatty. Green anoles brown anoles skinks and geckos.

As adults florida scrub lizards grow up to 5 inches. Most scurry out of the way when they see you coming. Now the brown lizards are multiplying and are being spotted in more neighborhoods. You may hear these little lizards called a number of things but they are scientifically known as the anolis sagrei or in english the brown anole.

The brown anole anolis sagrei also known commonly as the bahaman anole or de la sagra s anole is a species of lizard in the family dactyloidae the species is native to cuba and the bahamas it has been widely introduced elsewhere by being sold as a pet lizard and is now found in florida and as far north in the united states as southern georgia texas louisiana mississippi alabama. Visitors and new residents of cape coral are quick to see the tiny little brown lizards scurrying about. Some of the florida scrub lizard s physical characteristics are the spiny scales on its back and two dark brown stripes that run from head to tail. Some people report seeing them in parts of southern georgia texas louisiana mississippi alabama hawaii and southern.

They are abundant in south florida where it is hot and humid year round.