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Green Iguana
AdvancedGreen iguana
Large lizard reaching up to 180cm. Herbivorous diet of vegetables. Juveniles bright green. Can bond with owners but requires significant space.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
120-180cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Vegetables and leafy greens (collards, bok choy)
About
The green iguana, also known as the American iguana or the common green iguana, is a large, arboreal, mostly herbivorous species of lizard of the genus Iguana. Usually, this animal is simply called the iguana. The green iguana ranges over a large geographic area; it is native from southern Brazil and Paraguay as far north as Mexico.
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Basic Info
Origin
southern Brazil and Paraguay north to Mexico and the Caribbean
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
120-180cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Vegetables and leafy greens (collards, bok choy)
Care Guide
Space
Adults need room-sized enclosure
Temperature
28-35°C (basking 40°C)
Lighting
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Green iguana (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Iguana coerulea Daudin, 1802, Iguana emarginata Spix, 1825, Iguana lophryoides Spix, 1825, Iguana melanoderma Breuil et al., 2020, Iguana minima Laurenti, 1768, Iguana sapidissima Merrem, 1820
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書IIIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Checklist (Iguana spp. Appendix II) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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