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Black Spiny-tailed Iguana

Ctenosaura similis

Photo by LarryGraziano
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica

Notes:

The guy lives under a deck next to a resort pool. I see this species everywhere here, however, this is one of the most impressive in color and size.

Reference Links:

Ctenosaura similis

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Comments (4)
LarryGraziano
They are prolific here Emma. However, if you go north to Nicaragua there are very few. They have been used as a food source.
HemaShah
nature never ceases to amaze! very fascinating creature!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedOctober 30, 2011

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