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Michoac vs Swamper

The swamper is heavier: 362.9 g against 227.7 g for the michoac, about 59% more.

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Michoac

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Swamper

What is the difference between a michoac and a swamper?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • The swamper is heavier: 362.9 g against 227.7 g for the michoac, about 59% more.
  • The swamper is longer: 22.4 cm against 13.5 cm for the michoac, about 66% longer.
  • Both belong to the genus Ctenosaura, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

MichoacSwamper
Scientific nameCtenosaura clarkiCtenosaura bakeri
FamilyIguanidaeIguanidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
Weight227.7 g362.9 g – 399.4 g
Length13.5 cm19.3 cm – 22.4 cm
LifespanNot recorded13.8 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
Habitatforestforest
Conservation statusNot recordedNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

Which is bigger?

MICHOAC · 13.5 CMSWAMPER · 22.4 CM
Greatest recorded body length, drawn to the same scale: Michoac 13.5 cm, Swamper 22.4 cm.

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