The Western Spiny-tailed Iguana is a robust lizard with a distinctive spiny tail and a grayish-brown body. A memorable fact is that they can run quickly and are excellent climbers.
Habitat
Found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and flowers.
How common
Common
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