Lesser Antillean iguana
Species of reptile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Lesser Antillean iguana?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Lesser Antillean iguana (Iguana delicatissima) is a large arboreal lizard endemic to the Lesser Antilles. It is one of three species of lizard of the genus Iguana and is in severe decline due to habitat destruction, introduced feral predators, hunting, and hybridization with its introduced sister species, the green iguana (Iguana iguana). Successful captive breeding of this species has been limited to only two instances, as most captive-laid eggs tend to be infertile.
Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...
Lesser Antillean iguana | |
---|---|
A Lesser Antillean iguana in Coulibistrie, Dominica | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Iguanidae |
Genus: | Iguana |
Species: | I. delicatissima |
Binomial name | |
Iguana delicatissima Laurenti, 1768 | |
Close
Other common names for it are Lesser Antillean green iguana or West Indian iguana.