The Roatán spiny-tailed iguana, scientifically known as Ctenosaura oedirhina, also known as the Roatán spiny-tailed iguana or de Queiroz's spiny-tailed iguana I love these little Iguanas the look like mini pied iguanas that have that black body and white spots and patches. They are smaller than the Banana, Orange and Pied iguanas I have . Typically the Adults are 10 inches but their babies when hatched are actually bigger than the Pectinata as the mothers prose less but bigger eggs, and they seem more hardy than the Petinata as hatchling 

one of my favorites this  It is an endemic species found exclusively on the island of Roatán and some nearby cays in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Habitat and Range:

This iguana is endemic to the island of Roatán, which is part of the Honduran Bay Islands in the Caribbean It can be found in various habitats across the island, including subtropical or tropical dry forests and even urban areas

Physical Characteristics: Size: Snout to vent length ranges from (approximately 17 inches as adults hatchlings start at 5 to 6 inches

Appearance: Medium-sized iguana with a rounded snout and short crest scales Males are generally longer and heavier than females

Conservation Status: The Roatán spiny-tailed iguana is classified as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)12.Population: The estimated population is around 4,500 individuals1.Threats: The species faces several threats, including: Illegal hunting for human consumption Predation by domestic cats and dogs Habitat loss and fragmentation Hybridization with other Ctenosaura species

Conservation Efforts: A conservation action plan was developed in late 2019 with local stakeholders and international organizations Some private landowners and managers are protecting small areas where higher densities of iguanas can be found Research projects funded by the International Iguana Foundation (IIF) are ongoing to gather vital life history data and develop management strategies

It's worth noting that this species is distinct from other spiny-tailed iguanas, such as the Mexican spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura pectinata), which is found in western Mexico