Black Spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura similis), on New River near Lamanai, Belize

ctenosaura similis new river belize iguana log foliage habitat wildlife reptile nature green spiny crest tropical environment animal perched jungle lizard ecosystem natural background forest riverbank color flora fauna outdoor sunlit camouflage branches conservation biodiversity serene wild amphibian geology sunlight tranquility verdant scales observation aquatic freshwater climbing observing exotic branch