Polychrus gutturosus Berthold, 1846

Common Names

Polychrus gutturosus, which is also called Berthold's bush anole or monkey tailed anole, is a species of lizard that lives in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is sometimes known by the common name "forest iguana".

Distribution

Its range spans from Honduras to Ecuador, where it inhabits forests and jungles.

Size

This species can reach a total maximum length of 70 cm (2.3 ft), a measurement that includes its very long tail. Males of this species are considerably smaller than females.

Diet and Locomotion

It is an insectivorous climbing lizard that is often observed clinging to branches. It is even capable of clinging to branches with just its hind legs, although it moves slowly when moving this way.

Taxonomy

The genus Polychrus is frequently classified as part of the family Polychrotidae, though some researchers classify this genus as part of the subfamily Polychrotinae within the family Iguanidae instead.