Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 21:46:02 GMT 1
Name
DESERT IGUANA
Latin
Dispsosaurus dorsalis
Native To
Mojave and Sonoran deserts of S.E. California, southern Nevada, S.W. Utah, S-central Arizona, E. and S. Baja California, N.W. Mexico and some of the Gulf of California islands
Size
10-16 inches
Diet
It is considered a vegetarian and eats the flowers of the creosote bush, but will also eat various insects.
Reproduction
2-10 eggs
Description
The desert iguana is found in the sandy desert regions living amongst the rock and creosote bush, which they use for shelter. They also find refuge in the abandoned burrows of the kangaroo rat. In the southern parts of its range, you can find it in arid subtropical areas and deciduous forest. It is coloured brown around the head, which diffuses into a reddish brown netlike pattern. It has tan or grey spots on the neck and trunk. The tail is grey or white encircled with rows of dark spots.
DESERT IGUANA
Latin
Dispsosaurus dorsalis
Native To
Mojave and Sonoran deserts of S.E. California, southern Nevada, S.W. Utah, S-central Arizona, E. and S. Baja California, N.W. Mexico and some of the Gulf of California islands
Size
10-16 inches
Diet
It is considered a vegetarian and eats the flowers of the creosote bush, but will also eat various insects.
Reproduction
2-10 eggs
Description
The desert iguana is found in the sandy desert regions living amongst the rock and creosote bush, which they use for shelter. They also find refuge in the abandoned burrows of the kangaroo rat. In the southern parts of its range, you can find it in arid subtropical areas and deciduous forest. It is coloured brown around the head, which diffuses into a reddish brown netlike pattern. It has tan or grey spots on the neck and trunk. The tail is grey or white encircled with rows of dark spots.
