Looks like a combination of many things; Campeche spiny-tailed iguana is clearly a mini modern dragon. From head and tail to colors and more, everything about this little lizard is just fascinating. Even with very little information, I managed to gather enough basic facts about this reptile for you below.
1Appearance
You won’t find any lizard that looks like this; the appearance says it all. A Campeche spiny-tailed iguana is 17 centimeters long for males, and smaller females are around 15.2 centimeters. This iguana species changes colors as it grows. Juveniles start bright green with brown rings on their tails. When mature, they turn yellow and transition into a tan base color with dark black chevron patterns. The tail of this miniature iguana species takes up 85% of their body. Speaking of tail, would you look at that? The tail of a Campeche spiny-tailed iguana is covered in sharp and prickly spines that they use for protection.
2Feeding & Habitats
The Campeche spiny-tailed iguana is endemic to southern Campeche in Mexico, and native to southeastern Mexico and adjacent Guatemala. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests and seasonally flooded scrub forests. These iguanas are arboreal, and they shelter in hollow branches and tree trunks, blocking the entrance with their spiny tail. Where they live, they feed on leaves and possibly arthropods and insects. By having a small population and range, the Campeche spiny-tailed iguana is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. On top of that, this species is also facing threats from habitat degradation and habitat loss.
