sceloporus squamosus, the mexican spiny lizard or dwarf spiny lizard. curu wildlife reserve, costa rica wildlife

sceloporus squamosus mexican spiny lizard dwarf phrynosomatidae reptile tropical wildlife scaly curu reserve costa rica biodiversity nature wild rainforest protected scales small native endemic habitat exotic species jungle conservation ecosystem fauna peninsula camouflage arboreal insectivorous predator agile territorial climbing basking sunbathing adaptive indigenous natural wilderness vibrant active colorful distinctive unique