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guatemalan black iguana

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ctenosaura palearisESA Categories -reptiles

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    guatemalan black iguana, guatemalan spiny-tailed iguana, motagua spiny-tailed iguana

  • Regions

    GuatemalaMexico

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Rocky areas with sparse vegetation and access to sunlight.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    2.5, and 15

Regions

Guatemala, Mexico

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