Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Iguania Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Polychrus | |
Similar Polychrus, Reptile, Scaled reptiles, Acklins ground iguana, Sauromalus slevini |
Neotropical chameleon color change polychrus gutturosus
Polychrus gutturosus, also known as Berthold's Bush Anole, is a species of lizard found throughout tropical Central and South America. It is sometimes referred to as a "forest iguana". It lives in forests and jungles from Honduras to Ecuador. It ranges from 24–34 inches from head to tail. This insectivorous iguana is a climbing species that can often be seen holding onto branches. It can even hold on with its hind legs, though it moves slowly that way.
Genus Polychrus is often misclassified to the now invalid family, Polychrotidae. This genus and species are presently classified under the family Iguanidae in the subfamily called Polychrotinae.
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