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Hoplocercidae
Hoplocercidae Spiny-tailed iguanas (hoplocercs). Distributed in tropical forests of South and Central America. 3 genera: 14 species Genus Enyalioides Genus Hoplocercus Genus Morunasaurus Previously included in Iguanidae. All family representatives have pleurodont teeth. Body length up to 18 cm. They may use the tail for defense. Herbivorous, but can also consume animal food opportunistically. Diurnal. Spiny-tailed iguanas are sometimes kept in captivity. This family is poorly studied.
Enyalioides rubrigularis Enyalioides laticeps Enyalioides laticeps Hoplocercus spinosus Morunasaurus annularis 1.
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