Smooth helmeted iguana
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Smooth helmeted iguana
I originally thought this was a chameleon, but it is properly an iguana (also known as a Helmeted Basilisk). This guy is properly asleep and didn't so much as crack an eye to look at us.
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| Capture Date | 22 January 2026 19:22 UTC |
| Camera Model | Sony Alpha 7 III |
| Lens | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM |
| ISO | 8000 |
| Focal Length | 70 mm |
| Aperture | f/3.2 |
| Exposure Time | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure Mode | Auto exposure |
| Exposure Program | Aperture priority |
| Exposure Bias | -1.00 |
| Temperature (K) | 4600 |
| Metering | Pattern |
| White Balance | As Shot |
Location
Taken in La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Near
- (Pant,pant)
- Far!