Guatemalan black iguana
A species of Spinytail iguanas, Also known as Motagua spiny-tailed iguana Scientific name : Ctenosaura palearis Genus : Spinytail iguanas
Guatemalan black iguana, A species of Spinytail iguanas
Also known as:
Motagua spiny-tailed iguana
Scientific name: Ctenosaura palearis
Genus: Spinytail iguanas
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Description General Info
Description
Ctenosaura palearis, commonly known as the Guatemalan spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of spiny-tailed iguana endemic to the Motagua Valley, Guatemala.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Guatemalan black iguana primarily subsists on a variety of plant matter, including leaves and fruit. They are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally supplement their diet with insects and small vertebrates.
Appearance
Guatemalan black iguana is a medium-sized iguana with a robust body and scaly skin. Its predominant color is dark brown to black with lighter bands, particularly vivid in juveniles. It possesses a noticeably crest of spiny scales running down the back and a sturdy tail, accounting for much of its length. Both sexes are similar, but males often exhibit a brighter coloration during mating season.
Behavior
Guatemalan black iguana is largely solitary with dominant males maintaining their own territories which they aggressively defend from other males. It is diurnal, spending its days basking in the sun and foraging for food, mainly fruit, flowers, and leaves. Unique behaviors include rapid color change during territorial disputes or mating.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Iguanids Genus
Spinytail iguanas Species
Guatemalan black iguana 
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