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Until 1997, C. palearis and C. melanosterna were considered the same species. Like C. melanosterna, C. palearis also exhibits a large dewlap, long dorsal crests, and heavily keeled scales on the rear upper legs. C. palearis is however, much smaller and less colorful, and behaviorally doesn’t seem to display with the head twisting motion like C. melanosterna. Adult males can get to 56.5 cm. (22 inches), females 48.5 cm (19 inches) snout vent length. Body color is a light brown with dark brown banding. Some lizards may exhibit areas of whitish pie-balding on head, neck, or body. This species is found within the arid and dry tropical Rio Motagua Valley in Guatemala. C. palearis is an arboreal a plant and leaf eater and an opportunistic small prey carnivore. This species has been heavily hunted in the past for food and the pet trade, and population estimates in 1994 were at 10,000 for both C.palearis and C.melanosterna combined (Reptile Camp Taxon Report) More Pictures
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Spiny-tail Iguana
