About Stenocercus modestus (Tschudi, 1845)
Nomenclature
The modest whorltail iguana, scientifically known as Stenocercus modestus, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Tropiduridae.
Distribution
This species is endemic to west-central Peru.
Taxonomic History
It was first formally described by Johann Jakob von Tschudi in 1845.
Habitat and Diet
This lizard inhabits the coastal desert, and its diet is made up entirely of arthropods.
Conservation Status
The species currently has a population that is both highly fragmented and decreasing, so it has been classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
