Anolis smaragdinus, also known commonly as the Bahamian green anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae.

A. smaragdinus is part of the A. carolinensis series of anoles.

[2] A. smaragdinus is found in a variety of habitats, including forest, shrubland, and introduced vegetation.

[1] A. smaragdinus preys upon insects, spiders, and snails, and also eats plant material.

[1][2] Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies: The subspecific name, lerneri, is in honor of American businessman Michael Lerner, a patron of the American Museum of Natural History.