The Black Spiny-tailed Iguana is a robust lizard with a dark coloration and distinctive spiny scales along its tail. They are known for their impressive speed and can run swiftly to escape predators.
Habitat
Found in tropical dry forests and scrublands.
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and flowers.
How common
Common
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