5.5 to 10.5 inches long. This species has a large head and short, tiny spines along the back. The coloring is leaf green, but Jamaican Giant Anoles turn dark brown at night. The dewlap of males is lemon yellow with an orange center; it is smaller and dusky beige on females.
The Jamaican Giant Anole prefers to live in treetops in heavily forested areas. Though they are huge and brightly colored, they can be tough to spot because they rarely come down to the ground!
As its name suggests, it is native to Jamaica. It was introduced via the exotic pet trade when captive individuals escaped into the wild. The hot and humid southern Florida climate was similar enough that the Jamaican Giant Anole had no trouble establishing a population!
