Polychrus gutturosus
| Berthold's Bush Anole | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Sauropsida |
| Subclass: | Diapsida |
| Infraclass: | Lepidosauromorpha |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Polychrotidae |
| Genus: | Polychrus |
| Species: | P. gutturosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Polychrus gutturosus Berthold, 1845 | |
| Synonyms | |
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The Berthold's Bush Anole (Polychrus gutturosus) 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.[1] It ranges from 24–34 inches from head to tail. This insectivorous anole 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.
References
- ↑ Polychrus gutturosus, The Reptile Database
Bibliography
Longmann's animal encyclopedia
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