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Green Iguana

Iguana iguana

Least Concern →
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
20 years
Length
1.5 m
Weight
4.0 kg
Trend
→ Stable
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About

The green iguana is a large, arboreal lizard native to Central and South America. They are excellent swimmers.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ They have a third eye on top of their head that detects light.
  • ✨ They can fall from 15 meters and land uninjured.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Mexico.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇲🇽 Mexico

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore
Green Iguana is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
→ Stable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Iguana?
The scientific name of Green Iguana is Iguana iguana. It belongs to the genus Iguana.
What is the conservation status of Green Iguana?
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Green Iguana live?
Green Iguana is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Mexico.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico.
What family does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) belongs to the genus Iguana, which is part of the taxonomic family Iguanidae.
What does Green Iguana eat?
Green Iguana is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Green Iguana live?
Green Iguana has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.
Is Green Iguana endangered?
No, Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Iguana — 1 Species

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Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
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