Living Wild: The Green Lizard

This little creature can be found all over Barbados, roaming rocks, lush green plants and even in your own backyard! The Green Lizard (Anolis extremus)  is a popular lizard on the island and are commonly known as cock lizards. This species of lizards are widespread in Barbados; the male lizards have pale lavender to blue-gray heads, with blue eyelids. Their dorsal surfaces are deep green with dark markings and their bellies are yellow. Females are smaller and duller in color and may have a mid-dorsal stripe.

They are not harmful or poisonous so dont worry if you see them when you visit the island!