Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Scientific name Laemanctus Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Infraorder Iguania | |
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Similar Eastern casquehead iguana, Laemanctus serratus, Reptile, Corytophanes, Corytophanidae | ||
Terrarium laemanctus longipes kronenbasilisk reptile
Laemanctus is a genus of corytophanid lizards, commonly referred to as conehead lizards or casquehead iguanas, which are endemic to Central America.
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Description
Tympanum distinct. Plane of top of head sloping forward, occipital region raised and extending beyond occiput. Body laterally compressed, covered with imbricate keeled scales. A strong transverse gular fold present. Gular pouch absent. Limbs very long, infradigital lamellae with a median tubercle-like keel. Femoral pores absent. Tail very long, round in cross section. Lateral teeth tricuspid, pterygoid teeth present. Clavicle loop-shaped proximally. Sternal fontanelle absent. Abdominal ribs absent.
Species
The genus consists of two recognized species with six subspecies, including the nominotypical subspecies:
