Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

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Scientific classification

Kingdom : Animalia

Phylum  : Chordata

Class : Reptillia

Order   : Squamata

Family   : Iguanidae

Genus : Iguana

Species   : I. iguana

Inexperienced, or widespread, iguanas are among the many largest lizards in the Americas, averaging round 6.5 feet (2 meters) long and weighing about eleven pounds (5 kilograms).

They are also among the many most popular reptile pets in the United States, regardless of being fairly tough to take care of properly. The truth is, most captive iguanas die throughout the first 12 months, and many are either turned free by their house owners or given to reptile rescue groups.

The green iguana’s extensive vary contains the rain forests of northern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and southern Brazil. They spend most of their lives within the cover, descending only occasionally to mate, lay eggs, or change trees.

Primarily herbivores, iguanas are lively throughout the day, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit. They generally dwell near water and are glorious swimmers. If threatened, they'll leap from a department, often from nice heights, and escape with a splash to the water below. They are additionally powerful enough to land on strong floor from as high as 40 ft (12 meters) and survive.

Iguanas' stout build offers them a clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land. They've robust jaws with razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails, which make up half their physique size and can be utilized as whips to drive off predators. They'll also detach their tails if caught and will develop one other with out everlasting damage.

Other members of the iguana household include the Fiji Island banded iguana, the desert iguana, and the Galápagos Islands marine iguana. Their appearance, conduct, and endangered standing vary from species to species.