Ctenosaura oaxacana
| Ctenosaura oaxacana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Iguanidae |
| Genus: | Ctenosaura |
| Species: | C. oaxacana |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenosaura oaxacana Köhler & Hasbún, 2001 | |
Ctenosaura oaxacana, commonly known as the Oaxacan spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard in the Iguanidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.
Geographic range
It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.[1]
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Conservation status
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- ↑ The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
- Köhler, G. 2004. Ctenosaura oaxacana. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.
Further reading
- Köhler, G. and C.R. Hasbún. 2001. A new species of spiny-tailed iguana from Mexico formerly referred to Ctenosaura quinquecarinata (Gray 1842) (Reptilia: Sauria: Squamata). Senckenbergiana Biologica 82: 235-241. [and/or "(Reptilia, Squamata, Iguanidae). Senckenbergiana biologica 81: 257-267".]
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