11,181 observationsLeast Concern
Western Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura pectinata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia âșPhylum: Chordata âșClass: Reptilia âșOrder: Squamata âșFamily: Iguanidae âșGenus: Ctenosaura
About
Ctenosaura pectinata, commonly known as the Mexican spiny-tailed iguana or the Mexican spinytail iguana, is a moderate-sized lizard endemic to western Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Spiny-tailed Iguana is Ctenosaura pectinata.
- The Western Spiny-tailed Iguana has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Western Spiny-tailed Iguana belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Spiny-tailed Iguana belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Spiny-tailed Iguana belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Western Spiny-tailed Iguana belongs to the order Squamata.
- Western Spiny-tailed Iguana belongs to the family Iguanidae.
- Western Spiny-tailed Iguana belongs to the genus Ctenosaura.