The uncommon Brazilian club-tailed iguana, Hoplocercus spinosus, somewhat resembles Enyaliosaurus but has a shorter tail.
HOPLOCERCUS SPINOSUS – Club-tailed iguana. A brazilian species, terrestrial, and an eater of grubs, termites and meal worms. Difficult to maintain in captivity.
DIPSOSAURUS DORSALIS – Desert iguana, crested lizard, northern crested lizard. Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. Eighteen inches. Eats flowers of cactus and other desert plants. Base color is light cream with dark maroon markings. Gentle. Reported to eat dandelions, geranium flowers and lettuce. Needs desert heat and light.
DIPSOSAURUS CARMENENSIS – Carmen Island crested lizard, Carmen Island, Gulf of California. Mentioned for the record only.
DIPSOSAURUS CATALINENSIS – Santa Catalina Island crested lizard, Santa Catalina Island, Gulf of California. Mentioned for the record only.