Cape Spinytail Iguana
Cape spinytail iguana is a species of iguana found only in Baja California in Mexico. The arboreal species is mainly herbivorous; however, it can be an opportunistic carnivore. At present, there are five recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Iguania |
| Family | Iguanidae |
| Genus | Ctenosaura |
| Scientific Name | Ctenosaura hemilopha |
| Size | Males: Up to 100 cm Females: Up to 70 cm |
| Color | White or light gray |
| Distribution | Baja California (Mexico) |
| Habitat | Tree cavities |
| Diet | Flowers, leaves, stems, fruit; sometimes smaller animals, eggs, and arthropods |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Average Lifespan | 9.6 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |
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Published on February 11th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
