Serrated Casquehead Iguana
Laemanctus serratus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyCorytophanidae (Helmeted Lizards)
- GenusLaemanctus (Casquehead Iguanas)
- SpeciesLaemanctus serratus (Serrated Casquehead Iguana)
About the Serrated Casquehead Iguana
Laemanctus serratus, also known commonly as the serrated casquehead iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is native to southeastern Mexico and Central America. There are two recognized subspecies.
Laemanctus serratus is found in the Mexican states of Campeche, Chiapas, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and Yucatán, and also in the countries of Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.
The preferred natural habitat of Laemanctus serratus is forest Laemanctus serratus has enlarged triangular scales along the posterior margin of the head casque, and a serrated middorsal crest. Laemanctus serratus is diurnal and arboreal.
Laemanctus serratus is oviparous. Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus Cope, 1866 Laemanctus serratus serratus Cope, 1864 Cope ED (1864). "Contributions to the Herpetology of Tropical America". Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia [16]: 166... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Serrated Casquehead Iguana in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Serrated Casquehead Iguana in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Serrated Casquehead Iguana sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Serrated Casquehead Iguana in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Serrated Casquehead Iguana in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.