Ctenosaura oaxacana, commonly known as the Oaxacan spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Oaxacan Spiny-tailed Iguana being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ctenosaura acanthura
- Ctenosaura hemilopha
- Ctenosaura pectinata
- Ctenosaura macrolopha
- Ctenosaura bakeri
- Cachryx defensor
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Iguanidae
- Genus
- Ctenosaura
- Species
- Ctenosaura oaxacana
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