a lizard, rainbow ameiva, holcosus undulatus, with its distinctive markings, is on a bed of dry leaves in the forest in mexico

adaptation basking central america daylight ground holcosus undulatus mexican fauna resting camouflage close cold blooded colorful conservation detailed diurnal diversity dry leaves ecology ecosystem environment fallen level habitat herpetology leaf lizard marking mesmerizing mexico natural light nature outdoors pattern rainbow ameiva reptile scales scaly skin species subtropical sunbathing sunlight tail terrestrial texture understory vibrant warm wildlife