Ctenosaura oaxacana
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CITES Appendix II (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
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 family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

Geographic range

It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.[3]

Habitat

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Conservation status

It is threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

  1. ↑ Köhler, G. (2004). "Ctenosaura oaxacana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44190A10859692. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44190A10859692.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  3. ↑ The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.

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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