The Desert Iguana is one of the most heat-tolerant lizards in North America, active at temperatures that drive other species underground. It is closely associated with creosote bush, a major food source.
Habitat
Desert flatlands with creosote bush in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts
Diet
Creosote bush flowers and leaves, other desert plants, and occasionally insects
How common
Common
Best time to see a Desert Iguana
The best time to see a Desert Iguana is March–May, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,695 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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