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.

Ctenosaura oaxacana

Habitat

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Ctenosaura oaxacana

Conservation status

It is threatened by habitat loss.

Ctenosaura oaxacana

Sources

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".]

Ctenosaura

Endemic reptiles of Mexico

Natural history of Oaxaca

Critically endangered biota of Mexico

Critically endangered fauna of North America

Reptiles described in 2001

Taxa named by Gunther Köhler

Taxonomy articles created by Polbot