Desert iguana — size comparison

The desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) inhabits hot United States and Mexican deserts and sandy areas with shrubs. Pale colouring blends with sand, and a long

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Desert iguana

Dipsosaurus dorsalis

ok. 34,5 cmAdult individual
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
Brak zweryfikowanego zakresu
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Desert iguanaTotal lengthapprox. 34.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Desert iguana — size comparison — facts and sources

The desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) inhabits hot United States and Mexican deserts and sandy areas with shrubs. Pale colouring blends with sand, and a long tail assists balance.

It tolerates high temperatures and may feed at midday. It climbs shrubs for food and finds shelter in burrows.

It eats chiefly leaves, flowers and other plant food. During fast running it lifts its body above the substrate. Females lay eggs in suitably sheltered places.

Mierzymy odcinek: pysk → koniec ogona. Środek typowego zakresu długości całkowitej 33–36 cm z tekstu ADW; większe maksimum 40,6 cm jest odrębne. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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