The desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) is a medium-sized lizard occuring most commonly in dry areas of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts in the United States southwest. Specifically, it dwells in the sandy range of the desert containing creosote bush: a plant that provides shelter from potential predators and the heat as well as a source of its diet. Physical features include: a gray and tan skin coloration with a brown pattern along its back and slides and a long tail nearly twice as long as the body. The desert iguana is able to withstand extreme temperatures, lasting longer out in the day than that of other species of lizard.
The Desert Iguana has an overall length between 10”-16” (25.4-40.6 cm), body width of 1.06”-1.65” (2.7-4.2 cm), body height of 1.1”-1.73” (2.8-4.4 cm), and weight between 2-3 oz (57-85 g). The typical lifespan of the Desert Iguana is between 7-14 years.
The desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) is a medium-sized lizard occuring most commonly in dry areas of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts in the United States southwest. Specifically, it dwells in the sandy range of the desert containing creosote bush: a plant that provides shelter from potential predators and the heat as well as a source of its diet. Physical features include: a gray and tan skin coloration with a brown pattern along its back and slides and a long tail nearly twice as long as the body. The desert iguana is able to withstand extreme temperatures, lasting longer out in the day than that of other species of lizard.
The Desert Iguana has an overall length between 10”-16” (25.4-40.6 cm), body width of 1.06”-1.65” (2.7-4.2 cm), body height of 1.1”-1.73” (2.8-4.4 cm), and weight between 2-3 oz (57-85 g). The typical lifespan of the Desert Iguana is between 7-14 years.
