グリーンイグアナ (Iguana iguana) は、中米全域、南米北部、カリブ海地域に生息する大型のトカゲ種である。長い尻尾があり、たてがみ状のギザギザした鱗が頭部から背骨の付け根まで続いている。また、長い爪先と爪のある筋肉質の脚も特徴である。また、尻尾と身体に縞模様が入っているものもいる。
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Iguana iguana
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Animal Facts
Green iguanas are agile climbers and can fall up to 18m without sustaining an injury.
Green iguanas are excellent swimmers and use their strong tails to propel themselves through the water.
Green iguanas have a flap of skin hanging from their chin called a 'dewlap'. Movement of the dewlap is a method of communication between iguanas.
Green iguana hatchlings have a special tooth called a 'caruncle' that is used for breaking through the shell of their egg. It falls off shortly after hatching.
Green iguanas have a rudimentary third eye on the top of their head known as a 'pineal eye', which is sensitive to changes in light levels and movement.