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Endemic to Utila, an island off the northern Honduras coast, Ctenosaura bakeri is an inhabitant of the mangrove swamps. Unlike most ctenosaura which normally inhabit drier rocky areas, it is believed that C. bakeri was pushed into the mangrove swamps due to competition from the the larger, more aggressive C. similis that typically inhabit these dry, rocky areas. Total lengths of males are around 76 cm. ( 30 inches) with females around 56 cm. ( 22 inches). This species can be aqua blue, light blue or light gray in color, depending on heat conditions or excitability. Males have a small dewlap and large dorsal scales. This is a very arboreal species that feeds on plant matter and small invertebrates that inhabit the mangroves. This species is endangered due to hunting pressures and loss of habitat. Extreme conservation efforts are in place to try to prevent this species from going extinct. More Pictures
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Utila
Island Iguana
