Ctenosaura flavidorsalis

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Ctenosaura flavidorsalis

Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Iguanidae
Genus: Ctenosaura
Species:
C. flavidorsalis
Binomial name
Ctenosaura flavidorsalis
Köhler & Klemmer, 1994

Ctenosaura flavidorsalis, commonly known as the yellow-backed spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae.

Distribution[]

It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Habitat[]

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Conservation status[]

It is threatened by habitat loss.

References[]

  1. ^ Reynoso, V.H., Vázquez-Cruz, M., Rivera-Arroyo, R.C., Malone, C.L. & Grant, T.D. (2020). "Ctenosaura flavidorsalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T44188A2993811. Retrieved 12 July 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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