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[Original] How much do you know about iguanas?

2022-01-20 / 119 Read

Iguana is a very good lizard species. They are relatively large and many people like them. Of course, there are also many friends who don't know much about them. In this regard, the editor specially collected some relevant information, let's take a look~

How

I. Basic information

Chinese name: iguana

Foreign name: iguana

Pinyin: lièlín xī

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordate

Sub Door: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Reptiles

Subclass: Diporia

Order: Squamata

Suborder : Lizard suborder

Family: Iguanidae

Genus: Iguana

II. Appearance characteristics

The iguana can reach a maximum length of 1.8 meters, and its tail is more than half the length of its body; its body is black, brown, and green with regular brown rings and a small amount of distribution on the tail.

On the back of the iguana, a spine ridge extends down, and a throat hangs from the neck.

Ps: Some iguanas have body colors that blend in with the environment they live in.

III. Distribution range

Iguanas are mainly distributed in southern Canada, Galapagos Islands and Madagascar.

IV. Habitat

It is understood that some iguanas like to perch on trees, while others like to perch in a tree hole.

All iguanas are good swimmers, they like big trees with water below them, and they will jump from the trees into the water if they encounter any disturbance.

V. Diet

Iguanas are omnivores, mainly feeding on fruits, plants and bird eggs.

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