Ctenosaura oaxacana

Ctenosaura oaxacana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Iguanidae
Genus: Ctenosaura
Species: C. oaxacana
Binomial name
Ctenosaura oaxacana
Köhler & Hasbún, 2001

Ctenosaura oaxacana, commonly known as the Oaxacan spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard in the Iguanidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.

Geographic range

It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.[1]

Habitat

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Conservation status

It is threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

  1. The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.

Further reading

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