Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 21:57:34 GMT 1
Name
SPINY TAILED IGUANA
Latin
Ctenosaura spp.
Native To
Found in Mexico, large areas in Central America and islands adjacent to Panama,
Size
24-36 inches
Diet
Youngsters in the wild were found to be primarily insectivorous, evolving into more herbivorous habits as adults. They are opportunistic feeders, however, with some study specimens found to steal birds trapped in mist nets.
Reproduction
20-30 eggs
Description
They are found around ruins, stone walls, rocky open slopes and branches of large trees along the open borders of the forests. The Spiny-tailed iguanas tend to be nasty and not tameable. The adult ground colour is dark brown-to-grey or black, depending upon the species or subspecies. Most have black mottling on their back. The belly is usually an off- or dirty white. The tail is ringed with specialized spiny scales
SPINY TAILED IGUANA
Latin
Ctenosaura spp.
Native To
Found in Mexico, large areas in Central America and islands adjacent to Panama,
Size
24-36 inches
Diet
Youngsters in the wild were found to be primarily insectivorous, evolving into more herbivorous habits as adults. They are opportunistic feeders, however, with some study specimens found to steal birds trapped in mist nets.
Reproduction
20-30 eggs
Description
They are found around ruins, stone walls, rocky open slopes and branches of large trees along the open borders of the forests. The Spiny-tailed iguanas tend to be nasty and not tameable. The adult ground colour is dark brown-to-grey or black, depending upon the species or subspecies. Most have black mottling on their back. The belly is usually an off- or dirty white. The tail is ringed with specialized spiny scales
