It is distributed on Grenada and throughout the Grenadines islands, and it has been introduced to Trinidad and Tobago.
It can also be found in Guyana on the mainland, where it is locally abundant, though these populations are not native, either.
Its dorsal surface color is either pale gray, olive, or chocolate-brown, and it is marked with a pattern of mottling or fine speckles.
Its dewlap is white or dull green, with a yellow or orange spot near its front edge.
It has been the focus of numerous studies of the behavior and ecological strategies employed by Anolis species.