The Cuban iguana, also known as the Cuban green iguana, is a herbivorous lizard. Let me introduce you to Cuban iguanas today~

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Cuba iguana

[Scientific name]Cyclura nubila

[Kingdom] Animalia

[Domain] Chordate

[Class] Reptiles

[Order] Squamata

[Family] American Iguana

[Genus] Rock Iguana

[Species] Cuban iguana

[Distribution Region: Cuba and its surrounding islands

II. Morphological characteristics

The Cuban iguana has a body length of about 32-54 cm and a tail length of 37-46 cm cm, males are significantly larger than females. The skin color of male Cuban iguanas is mostly dark gray and brick red, while the skin color of females is mostly olive green with some dark stripes. They have excellent vision and ability to detect presence and movement, and can see in ultraviolet wavelengths, but their vision deteriorates in sunlight.

3. Habits

Cuban iguanas inhabit coastal limestone areas and bushes, they are usually active during the day, mainly herbivorous, including leaves, flowers and fruits, occasionally Also eat birds, fish, crabs and carrion. They can swim and walk slowly on land, but can run short distances quickly. Non-adult Cuban iguanas are gregarious and arboreal, and as adults they live alone, and male Cuban iguanas are very territorial and aggressive towards intruders.

4. Breeding

Cuban iguanas are polygamous, they usually breed between May and July, laying 7-30 eggs each time, and the incubation period is 14-20 sky.

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