Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana
(Ctenosaura Similis)
Black Spiny-tailed Iguanas are native to Central America. Black Spiny-tailed Iguanas are social and territorial animals that live in colonies.
Fun Facts
Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana
Animal Class
Reptile
Size
Up to 4 ft
Lifespan
15-20 years
Habitat
Tropical forests and savannah grasslands
Distribution
Central America
Appearance
They have distinctively black scales on their long tails, which gives them their common name.
Diet
Omnivorous. Eat a wide range of fruits, plants, and flowers. Also opportunistically take smaller animals, eggs, and invertebrates.
Did you know?
The Black Spiny-tailed Iguana is the fastest species of lizard in the world. It has been recorded running at speeds of up to 30mph!
See our Black Spiny-tailed Iguanas!
Our Black Spiny-tailed Iguanas can be found in the Reptile House.
The Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable
Threats
Harvesting for Human Consumption
Population
Approximately Less Than 5,000 Adults
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