Northeastern spinytail iguana
A species of Spinytail iguanas Scientific name : Ctenosaura acanthura Genus : Spinytail iguanas
Northeastern spinytail iguana, A species of Spinytail iguanas
Scientific name: Ctenosaura acanthura
Genus: Spinytail iguanas
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Description General Info
Description
Ctenosaura acanthura, commonly known as the northeastern spinytail iguana, is a species of iguanid lizard endemic to Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Northeastern spinytail iguana predominantly feeds on plants, focusing on leaves, flowers, and fruits. It occasionally supplements its diet with small animals, such as insects and lizards.
Appearance
Northeastern spinytail iguana is a medium-sized lizard with a robust body, rough scales, and a long tail. Its main coloration is dark gray to black, often adorned with contrasting light stripes. The most distinctive feature is a row of spiny scales down its back and tail. Notably, males are generally larger and more brightly colored than females. Young ones have a bright greenish hue which dulls as they age.
Behavior
Northeastern spinytail iguana are predominantly arboreal, utilizing their strong legs and tails for climbing. They have sun-basking behavior and are near endothermic, obtaining heat primarily from the environment. During mating, males engage in physical sparring. Northeastern spinytail iguana creates burrows for nesting, demonstrating territorial tendencies.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Iguanids Genus
Spinytail iguanas Species
Northeastern spinytail iguana 
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