Details for Iguana

• Iguana

  Iguanas are a genus of herbivorous lizards native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and the Caribbean. They are characterized by their prominent dewlaps, rows of spines down their backs, and long tails. The Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is one of the most common species. Iguanas are primarily arboreal, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruits. They are often found basking in the sun to regulate their body temperature. Iguanas can grow quite large, with some species exceeding 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length, including their tail.

  

  Habitat: The Iguana lives in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Panama, Guatemala, El-salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Costa-rica, Dominican-rep, Puerto-rico, Trinidad-and-tobago.