This arboreal iguanid ranges from southern Mexico through Central America to northeastern Columbia in the tropical rainforests. Generally found in the lower branches of trees or in bushes. When excited, the occipital crest and a small, serrated gular pouch is extended.
Coloration is ranges from rich browns to olive and gray, with lighter and darker markings.
Males are differentiated from females by their larger helmet. When kept together by themselves, males may be quarrelsome. FOOD Feeds on arthropods, spiders, pinks and fuzzies, lizards, earthworms. Supplement with vitamins and calcium. Females lay 6-11 eggs per clutch in moist earth or humus.