Calango

Description:

The reptile genus Tropidurus includes several species of Neotropical ground lizards (family Tropiduridae). It is the type genus of this family of iguanian lizards. They are found on the South American mainland, especially in the Amazon Rainforest but also in more arid regions. There is no widely-used common name specific to this genus; in their native range they are simply called "iguanas" as are most similar animals. If anything, the Brazilian term calango is used to specifically refer to lizards of genus Tropidurus.

Habitat:

Brazil (Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Goias, Maranhao, Rondonia, Pará