Primarily terrestrial, these diurnal lizards inhabit low bushes and the ground underneath. Often found sunning on exposed walls and branches. Wild diet includes grubs, crickets, cockroaches, spiders, moths, any arthropod which will fit in their mouths.
Anoles produce no sounds.
They can drop their tails if grabbed or otherwise feel threatened. A new tail will generally grow in but regenerated tails are rarely the same as the original in color, texture, or size. Generally non-confrontational, but males may quarrel if housed together. This applies to inter-species confrontations as well. Some anole species will produce aggressive displays to their reflections in mirrors.