About Ctenosaura oedirhina De Queiroz, 1987
Taxonomy and Naming
Ctenosaura oedirhina De Queiroz, 1987, commonly called the Roatán spiny-tailed iguana or de Queiroz's spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Iguanidae.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to Roatán, a Caribbean island that belongs to Honduras, which is the origin of its common name "Roatán spiny-tailed iguana".
Size and Morphology
It is a medium-sized iguana that has a rounded snout and short crest scales, with a snout-vent length that ranges from 151 to 325 millimeters.
Natural Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
