Desert Iguana
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
LizardsMedium
A pale, spotted lizard built for extreme desert heat.
🌍 Where it lives
Deserts in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
🍽️ What it eats
Flowers, leaves and buds.
3 fun facts
- It stays out when other lizards hide from heat.
- It climbs creosote bushes to eat their flowers.
- Its tail is longer than its body.
