From Scales To Shells: 10 Animals That Rock The Color Green

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

Green Iguana’s are found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Camouflage in leafy canopies as it also helps with temperature regulation. They are excellent swimmers and can drop from high trees into rivers to escape predators.

Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)

They are found in rainforests of New Guinea, northeastern Australia, and nearby islands. They are green because of Camouflage, their bright green color helps them blend with leaves and vines and interesting fact is Juveniles are yellow or red and turn green as they mature and they often rest coiled like a spiral on tree branches.

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

They are found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. They are named for the greenish color of their body fat, caused by their mostly herbivorous diet. Adults migrate thousands of kilometers between feeding grounds and nesting beaches.

Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas)

They are found in central American rainforests. They blends into foliage during the day; their bright red eyes may startle predators when opened suddenly. Despite their colorful appearance, they are not toxic and their defense is surprise and camouflage.

Katydid (Tettigoniidae family)

They are found worldwide, especially in tropical forests, they are green because many species mimic leaves almost perfectly, including leaf veins and textures. Males produce mating calls by rubbing their wings together and some even sound like leaves rustling.

Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas)

They are found in woodlands and tropical forests of Central America and northern South America. Their feathers provide camouflage in dappled sunlight and also used in mating displays. They are known for their intelligence and ability to mimic sounds and they live in cooperative family groups.

Malachite Butterfly (Siproeta stelenes)

They are found in Tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America. The malachite-green wings help them blend with jungle foliage and despite delicate looks, they’re aggressive toward other butterflies and fiercely defend their territory.

Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)

Coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Their shimmering bluish-green scales help reflect light, blending into the ocean environment. They live in large schools and hide in branching corals when threatened.

Green Tree Snail (Papustyla pulcherrima)

Found in rainforests of Manus Island, Papua New Guinea. Its vibrant green shell helps it stay hidden among leaves. It’s endangered due to over-collection for its beautiful shell — conservation efforts are in place.

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)

They are found in sub-Saharan Africa, mainly in savannahs and woodlands. They have Arboreal lifestyle and their coloration makes them nearly invisible among tree branches. Although very shy, its venom is highly potent and causes internal bleeding; bites are rare but serious.