De Queiroz's Spiny-tailed Iguana is a medium-sized lizard with a distinctive spiny tail and a robust body. This species is known for its striking coloration, which can vary from green to brown, helping it blend into its surroundings.
Habitat
Found in dry forest and scrub habitats.
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and flowers.
How common
Uncommon
Recent De Queiroz's Spiny-tailed Iguana sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a De Queiroz's Spiny-tailed Iguana?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states
More reptiles & amphibians
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Del Norte Salamander
Plethodon elongatus
Delicate Ameiva
Holcosus leptophrys
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
Desert Grassland Whiptail
Aspidoscelis uniparens
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
Desert Iguana
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida