Berthold's bush anole
A species of Bush anoles Scientific name : Polychrus gutturosus Genus : Bush anoles
Berthold's bush anole, A species of Bush anoles
Scientific name: Polychrus gutturosus
Genus: Bush anoles
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Description
Polychrus gutturosus, also known as Berthold's bush anole, is a species of lizard found throughout tropical Central and South America. It is sometimes referred to as a "forest iguana". It lives in forests and jungles from Honduras to Ecuador. It ranges from 24â34Â inches from head to tail. This insectivorous iguana is a climbing species that can often be seen holding onto branches. It can even hold on with its hind legs, though it moves slowly that...
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Berthold's bush anole mainly consumes insects, displaying dietary specializations towards orthopterans and coleopterans. It exhibits an ambush hunting style to catch its prey effectively, showing a preference for mobile food sources.
Appearance
Berthold's bush anole is a medium-sized lizard with a prehensile tail longer than its body. It displays a range in color from brown to green, making it a master of camouflage. This species has small, rough scales covering its body and a distinctive fringed crest along its back. Both sexes are similar; however, males have a larger dewlap, or throat fan, which displays bold yellow spots.
Behavior
Berthold's bush anole is a solitary and arboreal species that exhibits territoriality, often performing visual displays to ward off intruders. Its daily activities primarily include foraging and maintaining its skin through sunbathing. Remarkably, berthold's bush anole employs its color-changing abilities as a means of both communication and camouflage, effectively adapting to its environment.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anoles Genus
Bush anoles Species
Berthold's bush anole 
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