Mexican spiny-tailed iguana
A species of Spinytail iguanas Scientific name : Ctenosaura pectinata Genus : Spinytail iguanas
Mexican spiny-tailed iguana, A species of Spinytail iguanas
Scientific name: Ctenosaura pectinata
Genus: Spinytail iguanas
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Description
Ctenosaura pectinata, commonly known as the Mexican spiny-tailed iguana or the Mexican spinytail iguana, is a moderate-sized lizard endemic to western Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Notably, mexican spiny-tailed iguana are omnivores, with flora constituting the primary part of their diet. Particular favorites are flowers, leaves, and fruits of cacti and other succulent plants. Occasionally, they might supplement their diet with small animals and insects.
Appearance
Mexican spiny-tailed iguana is a medium-sized, elongated reptile with rough, spiny skin. Its coloration varies from mainly black to dark grey, often displaying yellow, orange, or white bands across its body. It exhibits a row of enlarged, serrated dorsal scales, and its tail is longer than the body, used defensively as a whip. Males are generally bulkier, featuring a larger head and jowls, and have more pronounced crest scales than females.
Behavior
Mexican spiny-tailed iguana is a diurnal, primarily arboreal species displaying territorial behavior with aggressive male-male interactions. Males fiercely guard their territories, using both visual and physical threats. Adapted to a challenging environment, mexican spiny-tailed iguana also exhibits opportunistic feeding behavior, consuming a variety of plant and animal matter.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Iguanids Genus
Spinytail iguanas Species
Mexican spiny-tailed iguana 
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