The Life of Animals | Desert Iguanas | The desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) is one of the most common lizards of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. Dipsosaurus is a monotypic genus with D. Recognized dorsal being its only species
The desert iguana is a blunt, medium-sized lizard the which grows to 16 in. (41 cm) including the tail They are pale gray-tan to cream in color with a light brown reticulated pattern on Their Backs and sides. In the southern portion of its range this lizard lives in areas of arid subtropical scrub and tropical deciduous forest.
These lizards can withstand high temperatures and are out and about after other lizards have retreated into Their Burrows. They Burrow extensively, and Will Often climb into shrubs for shelter and defense. Their Burrows are usually constructed in the Mounds of sand That accumulate around the bases of bushes like the creosote. They also use ready-made Often Burrows of kit foxes and desert tortoises.
Their preferred habitat is largely contained within the range of the creosote bush, Mainly dry, sandy desert scrubland below 3.300 ft (1.000 m). In the southern portion of its range this lizard lives in areas of arid subtropical scrub and tropical deciduous forest. These lizards can withstand high temperatures and are out and about after other lizards have retreated into Their Burrows.
