A Western Leaf Lizard (Stenocercus fimbriatus) blending in, near Iquitos, Peru

These lizards rely on their amazing dead-leaf appearance for camouflage on the forest floor. They typically will not move until a predator (or nosy human with camera) gets close, then they will run a little ways away and stop again.

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Claire Hamilton

Lion

That is quite remarkable camouflage! That is what I love about the jungle, always guaranteed to amaze. Posted 9 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
  Lion
  
  I love the fact that wherever you look are probably a dozen camouflaged creatures that you are not seeing. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    The tear-like stroke below the eye is also a nice touch. It breaks the general outline of the creature even more. Posted 9 years ago

abhitap

Lion

Camouflage!!! Beautiful shot !!! Posted 9 years ago

The Western leaf lizard

''Stenocercus fimbriatus'', the Western leaf lizard, is a species of lizard in the Tropiduridae family within the genus ''Stenocercus''.
It is found in Brazil and Peru.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by John Sullivan