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Serrated casque-headed iguana

Laemanctus serratus ssp. alticoronatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take in my backyard this beauty is hanging around the area finally aloud me to take some shots. Around 40 cm long this iguana has a very distinctive serrated casque on top of the head also has small black marks alone the inferior leap. Rare to see it usually moves on top of the trees branches.

Habitat:

Tropical and sub tropical forest found Only the Yucatan Peninsula

Reference Links:

Laemanctus, Laemanctus serratus | The Reptile Database

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Comments (12)
Smith Zoo
Super series Gerardo! Love pic 4!
drP
Beautiful series! I love the fourth picture in particular--it looks like he just figured out you're taking his picture.
Gerardo Aizpuru
Thanks Antonio i just love to see this guy hiding on the leafs:)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Reptiles of the World
Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity

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PublishedMarch 6, 2013

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