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Carolina Anole

Anolis carolinensis

Carolina Anole
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Males of this lizard can extend skin under the throat.[3]

Appearance

Males have expandable skin under the throat; in captivity, this skin was found to stretch more easily than belly skin.[3]

Places

Observed places · South Carolina, United States[2]

It has been recorded in South Carolina, United States.

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Sources

  1. Catalogue of Life 2026-09-25 XR

    Catalogue of Life · 2026-10-13

  2. Fauna Associated with American Alligator Nests in Coastal South Carolina

    Animals · 2026-11-03

  3. The incredible shrinking dewlap: signal size, skin elasticity, and mechanical design in the green anole lizard

    Scientific journal · 2026-11-03

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