The Mexican spiny-tailed iguanas, as the name suggests, are endemic to Mexico known for their bright coloration in the pet trade.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Iguanidae |
| Genus |
Ctenosaura |
| Species |
C. pectinata |
| Scientific Name |
Ctenosaurapectinata |
| Other Names |
Mexican spinytail iguana |
| Length |
Up to 1.3m (4.3 feet) |
| Coloration |
Typically brown to grey-brown with the ventral surface being yellow |
| Distribution |
Western Mexico from Sinaloa to Oaxaca |
| Habitat |
Primarily arboreal, living on treetops in dense vegetation |
| Diet |
Primarily herbivorous consuming fruits, flowers, leaves, and stems, but also small animals, eggs, and arthropods occasionally |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Clutch Size |
Up to 50 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana Pictures Gallery
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Ctenosaura Pectinata
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Images of Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana
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Mexican Spinytail Iguana Images
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Mexican Spinytail Iguana
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Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana Pictures
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Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana
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Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguanas
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Mexican Spinytail Iguana Photos
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Mexican Spiny Tailed Iguana Diet
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Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana Care
