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Black Spiny-tailed Iguana

Ctenosaura similis

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Field Notes

Description:

This is one of the largest lizards in the Yucatan Peninsula

Species ID Suggestions

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Common names are Black Spiny-tailed Iguana, Black Iguana or Black Ctenosaur.

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Reptiles of the World
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 6, 2012

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