Ctenosaura...
acanthura
alfredschmidti
bakeri
clarki
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flavidorsalis
hemilopha
melanosterna
oedirhina
oaxacana
palearis
pectinata
quinquecarinata
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Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura acanthura (Shaw 1802)

Ctenosaura acanthura is typically a black iguana. Some individuals have white or cream colored marking. Males of this species can attain 140 cm (4 ft. 7”) snout / tail length and females 100 cm (3 ft. 3.25”). Males have a 2 cm (7/8”in.) crest.

Normally, this species inhabits hot rocky areas and can commonly be found around areas of human habitation. These large lizards range from central Tamaulipas to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Veracruz Mexico. This species is similar to C.pectinata.

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Photograph by Tim Evans


Photograph by Tim Evans

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