ctenosaura similis adult lizard in a natural environment

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