an adult ctenosaura similis lizard on the ground

reptile animal wildlife lizard soil grass ctenosaura similis species iguanidae family common black spiny-tailed iguana native mexico central america colombian islands caribbean sea pacific ocean typically found areas grasslands forests distinctive keeled scales long tails cerro cahuí protected biotope petén northern guatemala shores lake itzá diurnal fast employing speed predators lash bite cornered guinness book world records world's fastest maximal sprint coloration individuals population adults whitish gray tan ground color series well-defined dark extend ventral adult