Stenocercus guentheri

Stenocercus guentheri, also known commonly as Günther's whorltail iguana and la guagsa de Günther in South American Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology
The specific name, guentheri, is in honor of German-British herpetologist Albert Günther.

Geographic range
S. guentheri is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of S. guentheri is shrubland, at altitudes of 1,230 –, but it has also been found in gardens, plantations, pastures, and urban areas.

Reproduction
S. guentheri is oviparous, and may provide some parental care.