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Central American Spiny Tail Iguana

Ctenosaura similis

Photo by Ariana
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A scaley lizard about 18 inches long. Fox gray and black stripes.

Habitat:

The warm rocks of Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza Mexico

Species ID Suggestions

Central American Spiny Tail Iguana

Ctenosaura similis

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Comments (2)
Ariana
Thank you so much for all your suggestions lori.tas. Your expert advice makes my novice spotting so much more rewarding.
lori.tas
Some type of Ctenosaura, for sure. Probably a female because of the lack of prominent spines.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2011

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