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Black Ctenosaur

Ctenosaura similis

Photo by Latimeria
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10.2979, -85.8402

Field Notes

Description:

Has keeled scales on its tail, a ridge of spikes along its dorsal side, and rows of black stripes along the side of its body. Has a tan/orange hue.

Habitat:

Coastal town.

Notes:

The Black Ctenosaur is the fastest running lizard on Earth. This one bobbed its head up and down at me as I was taking pictures of it. This was a display to show dominance, and not wanting to be outdone, I bobbed my head in return. The results were inconclusive, however, as neither of us were able to draw in a female.

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enjoyed the description and spotting!

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2011

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