📷 (c) Richard Stovall, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY
📷 (c) Josiah Londerée, some rights reserved (CC BY)
📷 (c) Steven Easley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
IUCN: Least Concern
Common Iguana
Iguana iguana
KingdomAnimalia›PhylumChordata›ClassReptilia›OrderSquamata›FamilyIguanidae›GenusIguana
About
Common iguanas are strong-climbing lizards that bask in trees and often drop into water to escape predators. Their crests, dewlaps, and tail whips are used in display and defense. Although common in parts of their range, introduced populations can damage native vegetation and compete with local wildlife.
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Tropical forest, mangroves, river edges, and disturbed woodland
🍃Diet Herbivore — leaves, flowers, fruit, and tender shoots
📏Size & Weight Body and tail up to 1.5–2 m
•weight 2–8 kg
⏳Lifespan 10–15 years wild
🗺Range Central America, northern South America, Caribbean; introduced in warm regions
ReptileLizard
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Tropical forest, mangroves, river edges, and disturbed woodland
🍃Diet Herbivore — leaves, flowers, fruit, and tender shoots
📏Size & Weight Body and tail up to 1.5–2 m
•weight 2–8 kg
⏳Lifespan 10–15 years wild
🗺Range Central America, northern South America, Caribbean; introduced in warm regions
Photo Credits
#1(c) Richard Stovall, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY
#2(c) Josiah Londerée, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY
#3(c) Steven Easley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) · CC BY NC
Related Species
