Species information
Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura pectinata
Common name
Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana
Scientific name
Ctenosaura pectinata
Family
Iguanidae
Appearance
The Mexican spiny-tailed iguana is more streamlined than other iguanas but is still large in its own right. Ths colouration is a blue/grey with some specimens having dark bands along the body and tail (all youngsters have them but in most adults the pattern is faded or even non existant).
Locality
Pacific coast of Mexico.
Adult size
Upto 4ft.
Approx lifespan
Upto 15yrs.
REcomended vivarium size
4x3x3ft should be the minimum vivarium size for a single specimen.
Basic set up type
Forest with some sturdy perches. Foliage will help provide shaded areas.
Diet
The diet of the Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana is somewhat similar to the Green Iguana although they will eat some insects and the occasional rodent.
Further reading
N/A
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