Polychrus gutturosus is a species of lizard found throughout tropical South America

South America

South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...

. It is sometimes referred to as a "forest iguana". It lives in forests and jungles. It ranges from 24-34 inches from head to tail. It 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 way. Forest iguanas feed on insects.