Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Iguania Scientific name Ctenosaura oaxacana Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Iguanidae Higher classification Ctenosaura | |
Similar Ctenosaura, Iguanidae, Reptile, Ctenosaura clarki, Ctenosaura quinquecarinata |
Ctenosaura oaxacana, commonly known as the Oaxacan spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
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Geographic range
It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Conservation status
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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