REPTILIA: SQUAMATA: IGUANIDAE: Dipsosaurus

Dipsosaurus dorsalis Author and date

Desert Iguana

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Range: Deserts of Arizona, Baja California, and northern Mexico.

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Natural History: Few lizards are active and as tolerant of high temperatures as the desert iguana, which may be out feeding in 40° C heat. They are fond of desert flowers, and also feed on soft cactuses, leafy plants, and the occasional insect.

Reproduction: Egg layer.

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