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Iguanidae

Reptile Families

Iguanidae is a family of lizards composed of the iguanas, chuckwallas and their prehistoric relatives, including the widespread green iguana.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Family 1
Scientific Name
Iguanidae 1
Member Species/Taxa Count
45 3
Geographic Distribution
Nearly all modern iguana genera are native to the Americas, ranging from the deserts of the southwestern United States through Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean to northernmost Argentina, with one exception found on Fiji 1
Defining Characteristics
Typically possess dorsal spines across the back, a dewlap on the neck, sharp claws, a long whip-like tail and a stocky, squat build 1
Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Most are arboreal, living in trees, though some species are more terrestrial 1
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Connections

Parent Taxon Of

Marine Iguana, Species
Source Wikidata: Marine Iguana
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Found In

Central America

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North America

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South America

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The Caribbean

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Sources
1. Iguanidae - Wikipedia
  • Introduction (rank)
    The Iguanidae is a family of lizards composed of the iguanas, chuckwallas, and their prehistoric relatives
  • Introduction (name)
    The Iguanidae is a family of lizards composed of the iguanas, chuckwallas, and their prehistoric relatives
  • Distribution section
    All but one of the modern iguana genera are native to the Americas, ranging from the deserts of the Southwestern United States through Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, to throughout South America down to northernmost Argentina
  • Description section (anatomy)
    Iguanas typically possess dorsal spines across their back, a dewlap on the neck, sharp claws, a long whip-like tail, and a stocky, squat build
  • Description section (habit)
    Most iguanas are arboreal, living in trees, but some species tend to be more terrestrial
  • In Group: Iguanian Lizard Families (Iguania), Lead
    The Iguanidae is a family of lizards composed of the iguanas, chuckwallas, and their prehistoric relatives, including the widespread green iguana.
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2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ235589, descriptionView the Source
3. The Reptile Database - Iguanidae search
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Species found: 45
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Wikidata: Iguanidae
Wikidata Q235589, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikidata: Marine Iguana
Parent Taxon Of: Marine Iguana, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
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