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Green Iguana
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- Order: Squamata (scaled reptiles)
- Suborder: Lacertilia (=Sauria) (lizards)
- Family: Iguanidae (iguanid lizards)
- Subfamily: Iguaninae (iguana-like lizards)
- Genus: Iguana (iguanas)
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| Also Known As: common
iguana, "pollo de palo" (tree chicken) |
Scientific Name: Iguana iguana |
| Habitat: Rain forest
canopy, often near water. |
Iguana=Arakawan (Spanish) word
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| Length: Over 6 feet. |
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| Food: Leaves, flowers,
and other plant matter. |
Range: Much of Central and South
America and the Caribbean.
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The first picture is a still from my video camera, taken with
the Night Shot feature on. It was close to midnight and we
discovered a baby iguana sleeping in the leaves. The iguana
appears dark due to the different light-reflecting properties of
its skin in comparison to the plant (and my thumb).
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| The next shot is after I picked
up the iguana and brought him under a light for a better
picture. We released him in the same bush in which he was
found. |
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| The final picture is of a large
male iguana who was hanging out by the pool with the other hotel
guests. Iguanas are a popular pet; however, many people buy
them for the "cool" factor without realizing they
require specialized care. They can make good pets if you can
handle (and afford!) the responsibility. |
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