Desert Iguana
The Desert Iguana is a species of common, medium-sized iguanas that are endemic to a few desert regions of North America.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Sauropsida |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Family | Iguanidae |
| Genus | Dipsosaurus |
| Species | D. dorsalis |
| Scientific Name | Dipsosaurusdorsalis |
| Length | 61 cm (24 in) |
| Coloration | Dull gray-tan to cream with light brown reticulated pattern on both the sides and the back |
| Distribution | Sonoran and Mojave deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico |
| Habitat | Dry, sandy desert scrubland, arid subtropical scrub and tropical deciduous forest |
| Diet | Mostly herbivorous consuming leaves, buds, and fruits, and are especially attracted to the yellow flowers of the creosote bush |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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