Ctenosaura oaxacana, commonly known as the Oaxacan spiny-tailed iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Geographic range It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
Habitat Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Conservation status It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Further reading Köhler, G. and C.R. Hasbún. 2001. A new species of spiny-tailed iguana from Mexico formerly referred to Ctenosaura quinquecarinata (Gray 1842) (Reptilia: Sauria: Squamata). Senckenbergiana Biologica 82: 235–241. [and/or "(Reptilia, Squamata, Iguanidae). Senckenbergiana biologica 81: 257-267".]