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Zoology of the ZooPl. LXVIII

Green iguana

Iguana iguana
Reptilia · Squamata · Iguanidae
Fig. 1. Green iguana
Fig. 2. Range
North AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAfricaAsiaAustraliaAntarcticarange, sketched
Length or heightAbout 1.2-2 m including tail
WeightAbout 4-8 kg
FoodLeaves and fruit
LifespanAbout 15-20 years
SocietySolitary
Habitattropical rainforest
RangeNorth America, South America
Wild or tameWild; invasive in Florida

Escaped pets formed invasive populations in South Florida.

Observe: Look for the third eye (parietal eye) on top of the head.

Modern data

Status today

LCLeast concern status to verify
ConservationLeast concern.
Keeper's noteDaily checks of appetite, movement and behavior; enrichment that changes from day to day.
Kingdom · phylumAnimalia · Chordata
GenusIguana

Check the record: IUCN Red List · GBIF · ITIS

See it elsewhere in the museum

For classes

Lessons: The Reptile House: Meet the giantsPreviewThe Reptile House: Is "cold-blooded" true?PreviewThe Reptile House: Take its temperaturePreview

Drawer: Zoo: Reptile house

Quiz: Reptile house quiz · 5 questions

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Same order: Squamata