The female tropidurus melanopleurus, and as the male, it’s effortlessly roaming the sheer cliffs of Refugio Los Volcanes. Amazing how they seemed totally impervious to the strong wind – they effortlessly ran up, down or sideways while catching insects and checking out their competition. The walls were full of lizards, so apparently there is an abundance of food living on the cliffs and brought in by the wind.
It appears this is a female of the species.
Altitude: 1062 metres.
Last updated on 27 June 2024
Female Tropidurus melanopleurus.