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Ctenosaura oaxacana

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Subphylum
  
Vertebrata

Suborder
  
Iguania

Scientific name
  
Ctenosaura oaxacana

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Squamata

Family
  
Iguanidae

Higher classification
  
Ctenosaura

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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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Ctenosaura oaxacana Oaxacan spinytailed iguana photo Ctenosaura oaxacana G110134

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.

Ctenosaura oaxacana Oaxacan spinytailed iguana photo Ctenosaura oaxacana G110529

Ctenosaura oaxacana Oaxacan Spinytailed Iguana Ctenosaura oaxacana Flickr

Ctenosaura oaxacana Oaxacan Spinytailed Iguana Ctenosaura oaxacana Oaxacan Flickr


Ctenosaura oaxacana Oaxaca Spinytailed Iguana International Iguana Foundation

References

Ctenosaura oaxacana Wikipedia